Cyber Security Intern - Risk & Incident Analysis

Perseus Group; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Perseus Group in the United States is seeking a cybersecurity intern to assist with monitoring security alerts, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessment activities. You will participate in audits, IAM processes, and support documentation and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

The role emphasizes developing internal risk methodologies and data-driven decision making while gaining exposure to real-world security operations. Bachelor’s degree pursuit is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Certifications will be considered.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle information that is confidential and sensitive.
• Interest in gaining deeper knowledge and understanding of Cyber Security field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring security alerts and investigating potential security incidents.
• Support vulnerability scanning and help document findings and remediation efforts.
• Participate in security assessments, audits and compliance activities.
• Assist with user access reviews and identity and access management processes.
• Use data analysis, statistical models, historical information, and financial knowledge to make informed risk exposure and management strategies decisions.
• Help develop internal processes and methodologies for risk assessment and risk monitoring.
• Perform other cyber security-related projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidential information handling

Cyber security interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Perseus Group in the United States is seeking a cybersecurity intern to assist with monitoring security alerts, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessment activities. You will participate in audits, IAM processes, and support documentation and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

The role emphasizes developing internal risk methodologies and data-driven decision making while gaining exposure to real-world security operations. Bachelor’s degree pursuit is required.