Cyber Threat Operations Summer Internship

Avant•Chicago, IL

1d•$32 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to disrupt the status quo of financial services? Join Avant from June 1 to August 21 for an immersive summer experience designed to challenge your thinking and sharpen your skills. At Avant, we combine the mission-driven heart of a startup with the scale of a FinTech leader. We believe the best work happens when we bridge the gap between collaboration and independence; that’s why we thrive on a hybrid model, bringing our teams together in the office three days a week to spark innovation while offering the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder. Come help us build better financial products for everyday people, all while growing your career in an environment that values your voice from day one. We're looking for an intern to join our cyber threat operations team. This internship is an opportunity that introduces aspiring cybersecurity professionals to the day-to-day operations of security within the company. Interns are primarily exposed to frontline duties associated with cybersecurity practices, and are introduced to the processes of event assessment and escalation (when warranted) to senior members of the cybersecurity team. The internship is a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand how cybersecurity controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across the business. Working alongside a mentor, interns perform data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks. Interns also work with cybersecurity team members to understand architectural designs, best practices, and event and incident response (IR) obligations. Interns provide support to the cyber threat operations center (CTOC) and teams. To be effective, interns must have a general understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, as well as solid practical hands-on experience with computers.

Requirements

Successful completion of undergraduate coursework (or reputable trade program) in cybersecurity.
Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
General knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with cybersecurity endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management tools.
Basic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, MacOS) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols).
Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with CTOC analysts to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, exploits and kill chain methodology.
Introductory knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and operations.

Nice To Haves

Basic exposure to one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell and Bash) preferred.
Basic knowledge of adversary tactics.

Responsibilities

Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity management and senior employees.
Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team.
Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization.
Work with senior members of the team to learn basic first-line threat assessment and response tasks and progress toward independence after proving competence.
Execute tasks requested by cybersecurity team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep.
Assist in supporting CTOC and Helpdesk teams.
Monitor dashboards and event logs with escalation to members of the cybersecurity team.
Attain proven proficiency with cybersecurity tools and perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage.
Read daily cybersecurity resources to stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities.
Actively participate with the team in mock threat exercises to strengthen skills.