Cybersecurity Intern

Jobtailor; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a cybersecurity-focused intern to work across technical and investigative teams in a hybrid U.S. environment.

You will engage in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation within a Security Operations Center. You will conduct forensic investigations, help engineer secure systems, and collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners while pursuing a relevant degree and building hands-on skills in tools like Wireshark,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or related field with focus on security practices.
• Basic understanding of network security, threat analysis, and risk management.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Analyze suspicious activity in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Contribute to threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Engage in peer, mentor, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Forensic Investigations

Network Security

Programming in Python

Education

Cybersecurity Degree

Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

Metasploit

Splunk

ELK Stack

McAfee

Symantec

Job description

• Work within Cyber Security across technical and investigative teams
• Contribute to threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation
• Analyze suspicious activity in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Conduct forensic investigations
• Engineer secure systems
• Participate in peer, mentor, and cross-functional collaboration
• Support recruiting efforts, innovation, community initiatives, and onboarding experiences
• Complete structured core and track-specific technical, leadership, and business curriculum
• Build relationships through networking, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with a focus on security practices and principles
• Basic understanding of network security, threat analysis, and risk management
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint protection solutions
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience with Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Splunk or the ELK Stack, and antivirus/anti-malware tools such as McAfee and Symantec
• Exposure to Windows and Linux operating systems and security configurations and vulnerabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to learning current cybersecurity trends and developments
• Basic understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum
• Familiarity with continuous integration and test-driven development
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship, including H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM
• Must meet the hybrid onsite schedule of at least three days per week
• Must be available for a 40-hour work week beginning May 24, 2027
• Must be available within the United States for the pre-employment drug test timeframe
• GPA of 3.3 or higher preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Cybersecurity principles, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Capable of conducting forensic investigations and engineering secure systems while collaborating effectively across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Degree
• Threat Analysis
• Incident Response
• Programming in Python
• Network Security

Hard Skills

• Threat Detection
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Forensic Investigations
• Network Security
• Programming in Python
• Firewalls
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Risk Management
• Agile Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• Security Operations Center
• Endpoint Protection
• Continuous Integration
• Test-Driven Development
• Windows Security
• Linux Security

Tools & Technologies

• Wireshark
• Nmap
• Metasploit
• Splunk
• ELK Stack
• McAfee
• Symantec