SOC Intern

WorkSent Technologies Pvt Ltd.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

WorkSent Technologies Pvt Ltd. in Kerala is offering a SOC Intern role to work with our SOC analysts and gain hands-on exposure to security monitoring, alert analysis, incident investigation, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity operations.

The role is designed for candidates who want to transition into a SOC Analyst career, with opportunities to learn and contribute to SOC SOPs, playbooks, and security reports while rotating across shifts.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in Security Operations and Cybersecurity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist SOC analysts with monitoring security alerts.
• Perform basic alert validation and categorization.
• Assist with investigation of suspicious activities.
• Review security logs and identify unusual events.
• Support documentation of security incidents and investigations.
• Assist with maintaining SOC knowledge-base articles and documentation.
• Participate in shift handovers and SOC operational activities.
• Assist with preparation of security reports.
• Research current cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Learn and follow SOC SOPs, playbooks, and investigation procedures.
• Support vulnerability scanning and basic vulnerability analysis when required.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking basics

Operating systems basics

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Rotational shifts

Education

Degree/Diploma in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Department: Security Operations Center (SOC)

Important: Please read the complete Job Description carefully before applying.

Role Overview

As a SOC Intern, you will work alongside our SOC analysts and gain practical exposure to security monitoring, alert analysis, incident investigation, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity operations.

The role is designed for candidates who want to transition into a SOC Analyst career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist SOC analysts with monitoring security alerts.
• Perform basic alert validation and categorization.
• Assist with investigation of suspicious activities.
• Review security logs and identify unusual events.
• Support documentation of security incidents and investigations.
• Assist with maintaining SOC knowledge-base articles and documentation.
• Participate in shift handovers and SOC operational activities.
• Assist with preparation of security reports.
• Research current cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Learn and follow SOC SOPs, playbooks, and investigation procedures.
• Support vulnerability scanning and basic vulnerability analysis when required.

Technologies You Will Learn

• SIEM/SOAR
• EDR/XDR
• Microsoft 365 Security
• AWS Security
• MITRE ATT&CK
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Monitoring and Alert Triage

Candidate Profile

• Degree/Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in Security Operations and Cybersecurity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Linux and Windows.
• Security+ / SC-900 / SC-200 or equivalent training.
• Cybersecurity lab or CTF experience.
• Personal projects related to cybersecurity.

Successful interns demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills may be considered for a SOC Analyst position based on performance and available opportunities.