Ascension Executive Recruitment

IT Intern – Cybersecurity Operations, Forensics & Incident Response

Ascension Executive Recruitment

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $17 - $24 per hour

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Focus on investigating security incidents and performing root cause analysis using tools like Google SecOps and SentinelOne
  • Write security rules and improve automated detection capabilities to defend against sophisticated threats
  • Participate in the development of "Playbooks" for incident response and threat triage
  • Translate complex security events into clear, structured reports and procedures

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field
  • Cyber Fundamentals: A solid understanding of IT systems, networking, and the basics of offensive security (how hackers think)
  • Offensive Mindset: A solid understanding of IT systems and the basics of offensive security—knowing how hackers think to better find them
  • Tool Interest: A desire to gain proficiency in enterprise-grade platforms like Google SecOps and SentinelOne
  • Analytical Skills: Strong technical writing skills and the ability to "connect the dots" within complex data sets
  • General IT Skills: Proficiency with Google Office tools (meetings, slides, spreadsheets) and familiarity with relational databases/data structures
Benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
root cause analysissecurity rules writingautomated detection capabilitiesincident responsethreat triagetechnical writingIT systems understandingnetworkingoffensive securitydata analytics
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Cyber Fundamentals