SOC Security Intern: Hands-on Cyber Ops Experience

Wipfli LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wipfli LLP offers a CyberTech SOC internship focused on hands-on security operations, monitoring alerts, and assisting incident response. Interns collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, contribute to client deliverables, and gain exposure to SOC processes in a hybrid work setting.

This internship emphasizes practical experience in threat detection, security technologies, and professional client service, guiding candidates under mentors while completing a project-based learning path.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and cybersecurity basics.
• Interest in security monitoring and incident response.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other platforms.
• Assist with alert triage by gathering details and validating activity.
• Support investigations of phishing, malware, and other security threats.
• Analyze logs and telemetry from endpoints, networks, cloud, and apps.
• Contribute to incident response with evidence collection and timelines.
• Assist phishing analysis by reviewing indicators and events.
• Support vulnerability and threat management through IOC research.
• Maintain SOC documentation and playbooks.
• Contribute to client-facing deliverables and exposure to SOC operations.
• Shadow professionals during client engagements.

Skills

Bachelor's degree path

GPA 3.0+

Networking basics

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Security monitoring

Incident response

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree (Cybersecurity/IS/CS/IT)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Networking tools

Job description

Wipfli LLP offers a CyberTech SOC internship focused on hands-on security operations, monitoring alerts, and assisting incident response. Interns collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, contribute to client deliverables, and gain exposure to SOC processes in a hybrid work setting.

This internship emphasizes practical experience in threat detection, security technologies, and professional client service, guiding candidates under mentors while completing a project-based learning path.