Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Buffalo Sabres•Buffalo, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern will support the protection of the organization’s digital assets, infrastructure, and game-day technology operations. Working closely with the Director of Information Technology and IT staff, the intern will gain hands-on experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats while learning enterprise cybersecurity practices in a high-availability environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field.
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNCs, DHCP, firewalls).
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, tools, or coursework.
Strong curiosity and passion for cybersecurity.
Ability to remain focused and composed in time-sensitive situations.
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take initiative.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001), preferred.
Familiarity with SIEM tools, endpoint protection or vulnerability scanning tools, preferred.
Entry-level certifications (ex. CompTIA Security+, Network+) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring network traffic, security alerts, and logs using security tools and platforms.
Support incident response activities, including triage, investigation, and documentation of security events.
Help identify, research, and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
Contribute to maintaining and improving security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks.
Participate in the analysis of potential threats, suspicious activity, and security incidents.
Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure secure configuration and system deployments.
Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and defensive technologies.
Assist with compliance-related activities and security reporting as needed.
Maintains upmost confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.