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Cybersecurity Operations Intern at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
We are looking for an entry-level Cybersecurity Operations summer intern to perform the day-to-day operations of the security solutions and use these solutions to identify, investigate and resolve security incidents on the network. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to dig in and understand the intricacies of cyber defense, has a technical hands-on mindset, and exhibits good work ethic and a positive attitude to learning the ins and outs of information security operations for an enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain in-place security tools and processes
- Evaluate, test and implement new security tools & technologies
- Respond to computer security incidents
- Research system and network logs and alerts as they relate to incidents
- Identify gaps in cyber operations capabilities and assist in developing those capabilities
- Develop technical summary information for presentation to management
- Work collaboratively with a small team
- Communicate in writing or orally to supervisors and management on task planning, status, and results
Qualifications
- High School diploma and 2 years of college or related work experience
- Some exposure to IT tools
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Security Operations
- Incident Response
- Network Security
- Threat Detection
- Security Tools
- Cyber Defense
- Information Security
- Technical Analysis
- Log Analysis
How to Get Hired at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- Research AMERICAN SYSTEMS' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for cybersecurity: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, or any IT exposure, using keywords like 'security operations' and 'incident response'.
- Prepare for technical questions: Review fundamentals of network security, common cyber threats, and basic security tool functions relevant to operational roles.
- Demonstrate a learning mindset: Emphasize your eagerness to learn and hands-on technical curiosity in your application and interviews for this entry-level role.
- Showcase teamwork and communication: Be ready to discuss experiences where you collaborated effectively or communicated technical information clearly.
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