Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Sabres & ROCH - Buffalo Sabres; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hockey Western New York, LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to help protect digital assets, infrastructure, and game-day tech operations. You’ll work with IT staff to monitor, detect, and respond to threats in a high-availability environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, and policy maintenance while contributing to security programs during the 2026-2027 season.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s in CS/IT/Cybersecurity.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS CE/ISO 27001) preferred.
• Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint protection, or vulnerability scanning tools.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic, security alerts, and logs using security tools.
• Assist incident response, including triage, investigation, and documentation of events.
• Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
• Help maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Analyze threats and suspicious activity with IT and cross-functional teams.
• Stay informed on emerging threats and defensive technologies.
• Assist with compliance activities and security reporting.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality.

Skills

Cybersecurity curiosity

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability scanning

Job description

Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern will support the protection of the organization's digital assets, infrastructure, and game-day technology operations. Working closely with the Director of Information Technology and IT staff, the intern will gain hands‑on experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats while learning enterprise cybersecurity practices in a high‑availability environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring network traffic, security alerts, and logs using security tools and platforms.
• Support incident response activities, including triage, investigation, and documentation of security events.
• Help identify, research, and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks.
• Participate in the analysis of potential threats, suspicious activity, and security incidents.
• Collaborate with IT and cross‑functional teams to ensure secure configuration and system deployments.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and defensive technologies.
• Assist with compliance‑related activities and security reporting as needed.
• Maintains upmost confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Currently enrolled in or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNCs, DHCP, firewalls).
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001), preferred.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, endpoint protection or vulnerability scanning tools, preferred.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, tools, or coursework.
• Entry‑level certifications (ex. CompTIA Security+, Network+) are a plus but not required.
• Ability to work non‑traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Critical Competencies

• Strong curiosity and passion for cybersecurity.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in time‑sensitive situations.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Compensation:

This is an hourly role that will pay $16.00 per hour. This is a part‑time temporary position for the 2026-2027 season.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This role operates in both office and stadium settings, requiring on‑site presence during games and events. Live event coverage does consist of being around loud stadium noises and crowds. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, kneel and crouch. Candidate must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer