Cybersecurity Intern - Remote Honeypot & Threat Analysis

CAI; Hagåtña (GU); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern for a hands-on cybersecurity internship. The role focuses on deploying and operating a DShield honeypot, analyzing attack activity, and documenting observations from real‑world threats.

This is a Part-Time, Remote opportunity designed for those with Python knowledge and cybersecurity fundamentals. Responsibilities include monitoring honeypot activity, researching indicators, producing attack observation reports, and delivering assignments via

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 an approved platform.
• Completion of required advising milestones and program 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 on a regular basis.
• Work independently while leveraging mentor support when needed.
• Practice effective time management and self‑management to meet internship deliverables.
• Apply cybersecurity concepts learned through academic coursework to real‑world attack analysis.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking fundamentals

System administration

Python scripting

Technical reporting

Connectivity & access

Linux/Ubuntu

Raspberry Pi

Virtualization

Threat research

Python security tools

Tools

DShield honeypot

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Linux

Ubuntu Server

Job description

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern for a hands-on cybersecurity internship. The role focuses on deploying and operating a DShield honeypot, analyzing attack activity, and documenting observations from real‑world threats.

This is a Part-Time, Remote opportunity designed for those with Python knowledge and cybersecurity fundamentals. Responsibilities include monitoring honeypot activity, researching indicators, producing attack observation reports, and delivering assignments via