Security Specialist, Intern

What you'll do

• Monitor security tools, perform Tier 1 alert triage, document findings, and escalate according to SOC runbooks.
• Investigate reported phishing, assist with vulnerability management and incident response, and help tune detections.
• Create or improve SOC documentation and complete and present a security capstone project.

What they ask for

• Pursuing cybersecurity or a related technical field through a degree program, certification track, bootcamp, or self-study; formal enrollment is not required if demonstrable experience is available.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and introductory security concepts.
• Foundational understanding of common attack techniques and defensive controls.
• Hands-on exposure to security tools, plus strong communication, documentation, discretion, and ability to commit to the stated weekly schedule.

Nice to have

• Progress toward a security or IT certification such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, or GIAC GFACT / GSEC.
• Self-directed security learning, familiarity with security frameworks, cloud platforms or identity providers, ticketing/documentation tools, or compliance work.

Tools

SIEM, EDR, Wireshark, Nmap, Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, Security Onion

AI focus

The company describes its platform as Legal AI, but this internship posting does not specify AI-related job duties.