2026 Information Security Operations Center Analyst paid intern (May and August hires)

BYU Pathway; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High deductible medical plan enrollment option

Mentorship from experienced IT professionals

Experiential learning in a global Security Operations Center

Job summary

A prominent church organization is looking for Information Security Operations Center Analyst interns in Riverton, UT. This role involves identifying and analyzing cyber threats to protect church networks. Interns will gain practical experience in a dynamic 24/7 environment while working with advanced enterprise tools. The internship lasts approximately 4 months with a flexible hybrid schedule, providing an exceptional opportunity for professional development and recruitment potential into full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Internship is for current temple worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.
• Technology background is highly desired.
• Understanding of system administration including Linux and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats to Church networks.
• Work under supervision with clear escalation paths.
• Perform technical analysis to determine event impact.

Skills

Solid business presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

IP networking fundamentals

Technical analysis skills

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled in or within one year of graduation from an accredited college or university

Job description

2026 Information Security Operations Center Analyst paid intern (May and August hires)

Riverton, UT, United States (Hybrid)

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To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Information Security Operations Center Analyst interns to work in the Church’s 24/7 Information Security Operations Center (ISOC) to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats to Church networks, systems, and data across the globe.

If you are an energetic and dedicated individual who loves learning, and you’re looking for an internship, keep reading!

About:

This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.

A Day in the Life:

This team is a highly technical security team tasked with defending the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from cyber threats day and night. Our team is one of many teams in the Information Security organization. While other teams may focus on system administration, risk analysis, compliance, or penetration testing, our team solely focuses on analyzing threats, responding to incidents, and thwarting cyber adversaries to protect the Church. A position on this team requires shift work and is a highly interactive team environment.

An average shift can range from a phishing attack against Church leaders to malware events on an employee’s work computer. In every event we investigate, we perform technical analysis to answer the following questions:

1. is this event malicious?
2. what is the impact?
3. what do we need to do about it?

This technical analysis involves logs from networks, applications, security sensors, and endpoints. We use enterprise tools such as Splunk, Palo Alto, Cisco, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Sophos, and many others to aid our investigations.

Our interns work under supervision and with clear escalation paths. We also have a mature in‑house training plan, so every intern knows from day 1 what items they will need to study and demonstrate proficiency with, all under a trainer’s supervision. Our interns leave our program armed with robust experience in a global SOC, deeper understanding of technical security issues, and confidence in their analytic abilities. Our intern program is also a pipeline for recruitment into our team’s full-time, benefitted contract positions.

• Work with state‑of‑the‑art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
• Mentor with highly experienced IT professionals
• We hasten the Lord's work in an important way
• Be a member of a creative, spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture
• Gain practical experience

We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self. Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.

Work Schedule:

This is a 40‑hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Our SOC operates 24/7, so our analysts work 12‑hour shifts 3 consecutive days a week, plus 4 hours to call into meetings and work on training (total 40 hours). We have found that this schedule is especially useful for students, who can often schedule around classes during the week.

The office is located in Riverton, UT. Remote and hybrid options are available.

Interns do get the option of enrolling in a high deductible medical plan.

Qualifications

• You should be currently enrolled in or within one year of graduation from an accredited college or university
• Internship is for current temple worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints
• Solid business presentation skills (articulates technical concepts clearly – visually and verbally)
• Technology background is highly desired
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with and providing information to management levels will be needed
• Security certifications are a bonus
• IP networking fundamentals
• Some understanding of system administration including Linux and Windows
• Attention to detail will be important
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Technical analysis skills

Apply/Screening Process:

Please note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings — giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances — our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.