Security Analyst Intern (1 Year Internship)

Univers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Transport claims

Off in-lieu for PH

Job summary

Univers invites students from Polytechnic or University to join our Security Operations Center as an SOC L1 Security Analyst Intern. You will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and security engineering within a team of seasoned professionals.

You will work with SIEM, XDR, SOAR, and TIP tools, perform initial triage, and help optimize detection workflows. This internship provides real-world exposure to security practices and engineering processes essential

Qualifications

• Foundational cybersecurity concepts and threats.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM/XDR/SOAR to detect threats.
• Triage incidents and escalate complex cases to L2 analysts.
• Assist in configuring and optimizing security tools and automations.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

Polytechnic/University student

Tools

SIEM

XDR

SOAR

Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)

Job description

About Univers

Univers combines global operating scale, deep industrial intelligence, and recognition from the institutions shaping energy, technology, and sustainability. The platforms built for the last decade were designed to monitor.

Univers was built to act — not just report.

Univers operates at global scale:

• 1,070 GW+ Energy assets under AI management
• 450M+ Connected sensors and devices
• 800+ Enterprise customers
• Leader Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader

Position Summary:

Join our Security Operations Center (SOC) as an SOC L1 Security Analyst Intern where you will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, and incident response. This internship is designed to provide aspiring cybersecurity professionals with real-world exposure to industry-leading security tools, advanced threat detection techniques, and engineering processes that safeguard critical systems and data. You will work alongside experienced SOC analysts and security engineers, developing both technical and analytical skills essential for a successful cybersecurity career. We welcome all Polytechnic and University students to apply for the job role.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection:

• Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts from tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), (SOAR) and Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) to detect potential threats.
• Conduct initial triage of security incidents and elevate advanced cases to L2 analysts.
• Identify suspicious behavior using endpoint detection platforms and network security tools (Firewalls, SASE, WAF).

Security Engineering & Automation:

• Assist security engineers in configuring and optimizing firewalls, XDR, and SOAR playbooks to automate threat detection and response workflows.
• Gain hands-on experience with security tool integration, improving SOC efficiency through automation and custom scripting.
• Support the development and testing of new detection rules and security policies to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Log Analysis & Forensics:

• Analyze logs from network devices, servers, cloud environments and endpoints to identify anomalies.
• Assist in basic digital forensics using industry-leading forensic tools to investigate incidents involving compromised systems and data breaches.
• Contribute to malware analysis and reverse engineering with guidance from senior analysts.

Threat Intelligence & Proactive Defense:

• Leverage TIP to enrich investigations with real-time threat intelligence and IOCs.
• Monitor threat feeds and intelligence reports to stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and attacker techniques.
• Collaborate with security engineers to fine-tune threat detection mechanisms using up-to-date threat intelligence.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Document security incidents, investigation steps, and outcomes in the SOC incident management system.
• Contribute to the refinement of SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation workflows to improve response times and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.

Project-Based Learning & Collaboration:

• Participate in special projects involving security tool deployment, SIEM log ingestion optimization, and custom alert rule development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and compliance, to implement security controls and best practices.
• Present findings from investigations and projects to SOC leadership, gaining valuable experience in cybersecurity communication and reporting.

Why Join Us?

Cutting-Edge Tools: Get hands-on experience with industry-leading tools

Real-World Experience: Work on real cybersecurity incidents, gaining exposure to various attack techniques, malware analysis, and incident response processes.

Security Engineering Exposure: Collaborate with security engineers to configure, optimize, and automate security tools, preparing you for both SOC and engineering roles.

Career Development: Receive mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals and develop the skills needed for a future career as a SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, or Incident Responder.

Continuous Learning: Enhance your cybersecurity knowledge through access to internal training resources, cybersecurity certifications, and hands-on projects.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• - A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts (attacks and threats).
• - The ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
• - Strong written and oral communication skills.
• - Problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovative skills.
• - An enthusiasm and passion for learning about Cybersecurity, IT and Operational Technology, Edge, and Cloud technologies.
• - Benefits include; shift allowance, transport claims, off in-lieu for work on Public Holidays
• - Willing to work on rotating 3days work/rest shift cycle

Desired, but not essential:

• - Familiarity with malware analysis methods and investigation tools.
• - Experience with a scripting language.
• - Knowledge in network and Win OS.
• - Possession of professional Cyber/IT certificates.