Student Security Analyst

About the Opportunity

Cyber Focus AI connects cybersecurity professionals with cutting-edge opportunities, acting as a technology-driven platform, not a staffing firm. This specific opportunity is with a top children's hospital in the healthcare industry, offering a chance to gain real-world cybersecurity experience within a critical sector.

This full-time temporary co-op assignment runs from May 11, 2026, through August 7, 2026. You will gain exposure to diverse areas of cybersecurity, including security operations, governance, and risk management. The role primarily offers a remote work setting with some essential in-office responsibilities, allowing you to contribute to a holistic team focused on improving children's health and advancing science.

What To Expect as a Student Security Analyst

• Assist in security incident response and vulnerability management processes.
• Participate in log monitoring and SIEM maintenance.
• Support governance, policy, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Engage in endpoint security tasks, including mobile device management and data loss prevention.
• Help with identity and access management, including roles and access provisioning.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college program in cybersecurity, computer science, or a similar field.
• Ability to comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights and handling confidential information.
• Commitment to completing all required training for the position.
• Availability for a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to adhere to safe work practices and organizational core standards.

Preferred Qualifications to Stand Out

• Interest in healthcare/research professions and understanding of their unique work environments.
• Previous experience or coursework related to information security.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory compliance issues in cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the cybersecurity field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Key Skills/Competency

• Security Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• SIEM Monitoring
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Endpoint Security
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Healthcare Cybersecurity