
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