Cyber Security Intern

XIFIN • San Diego, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Security Intern will gain hands-on experience in researching, detecting, identifying, and uncovering attempts to circumvent preventative security controls in email and web-based attacks. As part of our security team, you will be responsible for creating, enhancing, and automating security processes to detect and alert the organization of active cyber-attacks. You will have the opportunity to interact with cross-functional IT teams to understand the configuration and use of systems in a corporate environment. Additionally, you will work with and use commercial best-in-class security solutions to understand how they operate and are used to defend an organization. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills, expand your network, and make a real impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant discipline
• Interest and knowledge of securing operating systems including Windows and Linux
• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the onboarding and implementation of a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service.
• Migrate the departments core metric reporting from Microsoft Excel to Power BI.
• Work with the cyber security team to review SIEM logs and develop threat hunting searches for emerging cyber-attacks, known cyber-attack techniques and tactics, and deviations from normal baseline activities.
• Review and understand hardening standards and patching schedules and use security platforms to validate and generate report metrics of the deployment status.
• Understand the vulnerability management process, contribute and document the vulnerability analysis and risk assessment process, and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate or remediate vulnerabilities that are identified.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects around automating system workflow, data gathering and reporting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• 401(k) with company match and personalized financial coaching to support your financial future
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Wellness incentives that reward your preventative healthcare activities
• Tuition assistance to support your education and growth
• Flexible time off and company-paid holidays
• Social and fun events to build community at our locations!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern