Cybersecurity Intern

Fourhands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Fourhands is looking for an IT Cybersecurity Intern to assist in diagnosing hardware, software, and network issues to ensure smooth operations. This part-time internship is expected to start in September 2026 and will last through the Fall term, requiring 20 to 25 hours on-site.

The intern will engage in reviewing security alerts, assist in log monitoring, and contribute to documentation practices. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in IT or Computer Science, demonstrating a basic understanding of information security and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related degree.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosing and resolving IT issues.
• Review low-rated security alerts and incidents.
• Support analysis of unusual activity.
• Contribute to security monitoring documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Basic understanding of information security principles

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

The IT Cybersecurity Intern will assist in diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues to ensure seamless IT operations. Support system maintenance, user account management, and documentation of technical solutions.

This position is expected to start September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.

In This Role

• Assist in reviewing and documenting low-rated security alerts and incidents
• Conduct preliminary checks and triage under guidance before escalation
• Learn how escalation procedures work and how the security team collaborates with IT partners
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing logs and alerts from our SIEM, with a focus on Microsoft, Azure, Aruba, and Meraki environments
• Support analysis by noting unusual activity or recurring patterns
• Track and document common alerts for trend reporting
• Assist with collecting indicators of compromise (IOCs) for further analysis
• Observe how low-rated alerts can be leveraged to identify anomalies that may signal potential threats
• Participate in reviews of incident investigations to understand their origin, impact, and resolution
• Learn how findings are documented and how recommendations are developed to improve detection, reduce false positives, and enhance response times for future incidents
• Assist in maintaining notes on alerts, incidents, and follow-up actions
• Contribute to process documentation for security monitoring and incident response workflows
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of information security principles (threats, vulnerabilities, incident response)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and eagerness to learn
• Effective communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law.