Cyber Security Intern: Hands-On Ops & Threat Analysis

Wayne State University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,893 - 41,755; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New York is offering a Summer Internship in Cyber Security, providing a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals and gain hands-on experience in security operations. Interns will assist with vulnerability assessments, analyze security data, and contribute to reports. Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant major with at least one year of coursework completed. The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, with a flexible remote work policy. The hourly rate ranges from $18.07 to $30.31.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at a college or university during the internship.
• Must have completed at least one year of coursework.
• Knowledge of common cyber security frameworks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Analyze security data and prepare reports for internal teams.
• Research and analyze emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Help with the creation of training materials on security best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure the security of new projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data manipulation using Excel

Education

Enrollment at a college or university

Major in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline

At least one year of completed coursework

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Job description

An educational institution in New York is offering a Summer Internship in Cyber Security, providing a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals and gain hands-on experience in security operations. Interns will assist with vulnerability assessments, analyze security data, and contribute to reports. Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant major with at least one year of coursework completed. The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, with a flexible remote work policy. The hourly rate ranges from $18.07 to $30.31.