SOC Security Internship- Summer 2027

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

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Job Summary

This internship offers hands-on experience within Wipfli's CyberTech division, with a primary focus on Security Operations Center (SOC) services. Interns will work alongside cybersecurity professionals to monitor security activity, investigate alerts, support incident response activities, and help clients strengthen their threat detection and response capabilities. The experience is designed to build practical knowledge of SOC processes, security technologies, and professional client service.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review security alerts from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and other security platforms.
• Assist with alert triage by gathering relevant details, validating activity, documenting findings, and escalating potential incidents.
• Support investigations involving phishing, malware, suspicious account activity, endpoint events, network activity, and other security threats.
• Analyze security logs and telemetry from endpoints, identity systems, networks, cloud environments, email platforms, and business applications.
• Contribute to incident response activities, including evidence collection, case documentation, timeline development, and post-incident follow-up.
• Assist with phishing analysis by reviewing message indicators, links, attachments, sender information, and related security events.
• Support vulnerability and threat management activities through research of indicators of compromise, emerging threats, and potential client impacts.
• Maintain and enhance SOC documentation, including playbooks, standard operating procedures, escalation paths, investigation notes, and knowledge articles.
• Contribute to client-facing deliverables and gain exposure to SOC operations through collaboration with cybersecurity professionals, peer advisors, and performance coaches.
• Shadow cybersecurity professionals during client engagements and collaborate with peer advisors and performance coaches to gain exposure to SOC operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Above-average class performance as demonstrated by college GPA; a 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
• General understanding of networking concepts, common protocols, operating systems, and foundational cybersecurity principles.
• Interest in security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, digital investigations, or security operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review information, identify patterns, and document conclusions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects or tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach and a commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (for example, H-1B status).

Damian Kauffman, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process.

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement. At Wipfli, hyrbid work is defined as associates regularly working 2-3 days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office require in-person attendance.

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Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $19.00/hour. The actual hourly rate at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.