Security Operations Intern

Brinks Home•Dallas, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brinks Home™ is a leader in the smart security industry, protecting over one million people across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our platinum-grade protection is backed by award-winning customer service and expertly trained professionals. We strive for the highest standards for our customers while fostering a positive work environment for our employees. We create a culture that fosters innovation, celebrates creativity, and encourages authenticity. Join us and be part of a collaborative team that is relentless in our pursuit of security for life. Position Overview: We are currently seeking a determined and dynamic Security Operations Intern who embodies our core values: Service, Accountability, Customer Focus, Growth, and Integrity. The Security Operations Analyst is part of the Cybersecurity team at Brink’s Home Security and is responsible for identifying and assessing cybersecurity events for the protection of critical network infrastructure and systems across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a college student studying IT or a related field, who is passionate about technology and has a strong desire to learn. The analyst will work amongst other skilled professionals to continually address new challenges and grow our monitoring, detection, and containment capabilities. Educational Opportunities : As an intern, you will have the chance to learn from seasoned analysts and IT professionals. You'll also gain access to online courses and certifications to enhance your skills in data analysis, data visualization, and data engineering. Additionally, you'll attend team meetings, engage in brainstorming sessions, and connect with professionals from various departments. Your involvement will extend to contributing to impactful projects that make a difference within our organization. Job Location: Farmers Branch, TX (hybrid – some on-site office attendance required)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Currently enrolled in a college program studying IT or a related field.
Familiar with reverse engineering principles, malware, and rootkits.
Working knowledge of concepts including IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, firewalls, proxies, and other network security architectures.
Understanding of DNS configuration and Microsoft-based platforms including active directory.
Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO, PCI DSS.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, written, communication, and organizational skills.
The ability to translate technical language into business terms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Office 365 and Defender Advance Threat Protection (ATP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Review security events from a variety of sources and tools, correlate activity, and prioritize security alerts according to the risks they pose to the company.
Escalate security incidents according to approved response plans, processes, and procedures.
Assist with triage, containment, remediation, and detailed post-event analysis of security incidents.
Provide feedback to other security analysts and architects about the configuration and performance of security tools in the operating environment.
Stay current with modern threats and leverage threat intelligence on an ongoing basis to improve detection and response activities.
Assist in developing and updating internal operating policies, procedures, and standards.
Monitoring and analyzing security events to identify potential security incidents.
Investigating security incidents to determine the root cause and impact.
Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards.
Participating in security audits and risk assessments.
Assisting with the development and implementation of security awareness training programs.
Collaborating with other teams to ensure that security requirements are met.