Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Intern

TL;DR

Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Intern (Cybersecurity): Monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events within a Security Operations Center with an accent on alert triage and incident investigation. Focus on analyzing phishing attempts, reviewing system logs, and contributing to active threat intelligence research.

Location: Hybrid; Springfield, IL

Salary: $18.80 - $25.43 per hour

Company

A financial services corporation dedicated to providing insurance and financial planning products tailored for educators.

What you will do

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and endpoint detection tools.
• Triage, investigate, and document security alerts, escalating incidents when necessary.
• Perform analysis of phishing emails and other suspicious activities.
• Review logs from systems, networks, and applications to identify threats.
• Participate in incident response activities and post-incident reviews.
• Conduct threat intelligence research and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as phishing, malware, and network attacks.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in Springfield, IL.

Nice to have

• Exposure to SIEM tools like Splunk, Rapid7 InsightIDR, or Elastic.
• Familiarity with EDR tools such as SentinelOne or CrowdStrike.
• Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Knowledge of security frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
• Experience with scripting in Python or PowerShell.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct mentorship from experienced cybersecurity analysts.
• Hands-on exposure to enterprise-grade security tools and workflows.
• Practical experience with the full incident response lifecycle.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to active security operations in a corporate environment.