Information Security Analyst Intern

Quick Facts

• Role: Information Security Analyst Intern (Field Security / Security Operations)

• Status: Final-year Master’s student (graduating Dec 2027 or later)

Description

You will monitor security tools and systems protecting the organization’s production and corporate environments, analyze and connect seemingly unrelated events, and propose improvements to speed and effectiveness. You’ll help maintain secure configuration baselines for devices (security tools and endpoints such as workstations, servers, and network devices). You will participate in the on-call escalation rotation for priority incidents and may support deployment and initial configuration of new or enhanced security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools and systems for production and corporate environments

• Correlate and determine relationships between seemingly unrelated events

• Identify ways to improve security operations (faster, better, more effective)

• Maintain up-to-date secure configuration and operational baselines for in-place devices

• Act as an escalation contact during the On-Call rotation for priority incidents

• Assist with deployment, integration, and initial configuration of new or enhanced security solutions

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; graduating Dec 2027 or later

• 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to leverage or critically think about integrating AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving

• Automation knowledge (Python, bash scripting) and experience hardening Linux, Windows, or Mac systems

• Experience with data logging applications (e.g., Splunk)

• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys, Nessus)

• Defensive security mindset

• Ability to explain complex issues to executives and customers

• Security certifications (GSEC, GCIH, CEH, GCIA, or CISSP) are a plus

Benefits

• Base pay guideline: $45.79/hr, plus equity (when applicable) and variable/incentive compensation

• Health plans, including flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) plan with company match and ESPP

• Matching donations, flexible time away plan, and family leave programs

• Work persona flexibility (flexible, remote, or required in-office based on role and location)