Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Intern

Horace Mann • Springfield, IL

10h

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Intern to join our Security Operations Center. This role provides hands-on experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events. The intern will work alongside experienced analysts to help protect organizational systems and data.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., phishing, malware, network attacks)
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Rapid7 InsightIDR, Elastic)
• Familiarity with EDR tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
• Knowledge of common frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST)
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events in SIEM and endpoint detection tools
• Assist in triaging and investigating security alerts
• Document findings and escalate incidents when appropriate
• Support analysis of phishing emails and suspicious activity
• Help review logs from systems, networks, and applications
• Participate in incident response activities and post-incident reviews
• Assist with threat intelligence research and enrichment
• Follow security procedures and contribute to process improvements

Benefits

• Real-world SOC experience monitoring and responding to threats
• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity analysts
• Exposure to enterprise security tools and workflows
• Understanding of incident response lifecycle
• Opportunity to contribute to active security operations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed