Security Analyst Intern

Arete • Boca Raton, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Analyst Intern works in-person and side by side with our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team. They assist in monitoring, triaging, and escalating Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alerts, while learning industry best practices for threat analysis and incident response. They work with enterprise security tools, learn investigative techniques, and participate in collaborative workflows within a professional Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. They will provide hands on support with triaging, mitigating, and escalating Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alerts, while receiving guidance on building a strong foundation for a successful career in cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Interest in Cybersecurity: Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills in a professional setting.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow processes and document findings accurately.
• Technical Foundation: Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux/macOS) preferred.
• Scripting Familiarity: Exposure to PowerShell, Bash, SQL, or Python is a plus.
• Networking Basics: Knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI model fundamentals is helpful.
• Currently enrolled in a college program with coursework in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields (minimum one year preferred).
• Ability to commit to approximately 15 hours per week, scheduled across 2–3 shifts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be able to work in person at our Boca Raton, FL location.

Responsibilities

• Alert Triage and Investigation: Assist in reviewing and analyzing security alerts within EDR and XDR platforms.
• Threat Analysis: Support investigations by correlating malicious activity using logs, internal tools, and open-source intelligence.
• Malware Analysis: Upload and analyze suspicious files in sandbox environments under guidance.
• Threat Hunting: Participate in proactive threat-hunting activities to identify potential indicators of compromise.
• Escalation Support: Document and escalate findings to senior analysts and clients as directed.
• Collaboration and Learning: Work closely with MDR analysts and subject matter experts to gain insight into incident response processes.
• Client Support: Contribute to MDR client lifecycle tasks to help maintain secure environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that support the Security Operation Center mission of protecting our clients from cybercriminals.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees