Cybersecurity Intern: Honeypot & Threat Analysis (Remote)

CAI; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern to join a hands-on cybersecurity internship focused on deploying and operating a DShield honeypot, investigating attack activity, and documenting observations from real-world threats. This Part-Time and Remote position offers exposure to network defense processes and security reporting.

Ideal candidates have Python knowledge, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ability to analyze network attacks while working with mentorship and completing

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and networking.
• Ability to install, configure, and operate technical systems independently.
• Basic to intermediate Python knowledge and the ability to understand simple scripts.
• Ability to investigate and document technical findings clearly.
• Reliable internet connectivity and access to required honeypot hardware or approved platform.
• Completion of required advising milestones and prerequisites prior to registration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and operate a DShield honeypot during the internship period.
• Monitor and analyze attacks detected by the honeypot.
• Research suspicious activity and investigate indicators associated with observed attacks.
• Create and submit attack observation reports summarizing findings and lessons learned.
• Review internship expectations and submit deliverables through Canvas regularly.
• Work independently while leveraging mentor support as needed.
• Practice effective time management and self‑management to meet deliverables.
• Apply cybersecurity concepts learned in coursework to real‑world attack analysis.

Skills

Python knowledge

Cybersecurity basics

Network attack analysis

Independent work

Time management

Education

Basic to intermediate cybersecurity concepts

Tools

Linux/Ubuntu Server

Virtual machines (Proxmox/VMware ESXi)

Raspberry Pi devices

Job description

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern to join a hands-on cybersecurity internship focused on deploying and operating a DShield honeypot, investigating attack activity, and documenting observations from real-world threats. This Part-Time and Remote position offers exposure to network defense processes and security reporting.

Ideal candidates have Python knowledge, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ability to analyze network attacks while working with mentorship and completing