Cybersecurity Research Intern - DShield Honeypot (Remote)

CAI; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a motivated Internet Storm Center Intern to advance our cybersecurity work. If you have Python knowledge, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ability to analyze network attacks, this role offers hands-on experience in deploying and operating a DShield honeypot.

This part-time, remote internship emphasizes independent work with mentor support, regular deliverables via Canvas, and practical threat research.

Qualifications

• Foundational 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 program prerequisites prior to registration.
• Experience with Linux/Ubuntu Server.
• Familiarity with Raspberry Pi devices.
• Experience with virtualization (Proxmox, VMware ESXi) or cloud environments.
• Exposure to malware analysis or threat research.
• Experience writing technical reports or security observations.
• Familiarity with Python-based security tools.

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 basics

Python basics

System setup/ops

Documentation

Internet connectivity

Advising prerequisites

Tools

Linux/Ubuntu Server

Raspberry Pi

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Cloud environments

Job description

CAI is seeking a motivated Internet Storm Center Intern to advance our cybersecurity work. If you have Python knowledge, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ability to analyze network attacks, this role offers hands-on experience in deploying and operating a DShield honeypot.

This part-time, remote internship emphasizes independent work with mentor support, regular deliverables via Canvas, and practical threat research.