{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b09d48c38dfdcb10cfbef590","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b09d48c38dfdcb10cfbef590","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b09d48c38dfdcb10cfbef590","title":"Security Analyst Intern","description":"SummaryArete Incident Response is offering an in-person Security Analyst Internship within our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team for the period of August 2026 to December 2026. This opportunity is perfect for current, full-time college students studying Cybersecurity who want to move beyond books and theory to gain experience in responding to real-world cyber threats.This internship will provide hands-on experience with triaging, mitigating, and escalating Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alerts, while providing guidance on building a strong foundation for a successful career in cybersecurity. If you want to protect people, have relentless curiosity, and are willing to put in the work to master alert triage, we want to talk to you.Roles & ResponsibilitiesDefend in Real-Time: Respond to active cyber threats as a first line of defenseMaster Industry Tools: Triage and investigate security alerts in enterprise EDR and XDR platformsEnrich and Investigate: Triage and correlate malicious activity using EDR logs, in-house tools, and open-source intelligenceDeep Dive Analysis: Upload and analyze threat binaries in malware sandboxesProactive Hunting: Go beyond alerts to perform threat hunting to identify subtle Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by modern cybercriminalsCommunicate Impact: Escalate findings to Senior MDR Analyst and clientsLearn from Experts: Connect with subject matter experts within Arete IR to learn about Incident ResponseCollaborate: Collaborate with and learn from Senior MDR AnalystsClient Success: Assist in MDR client lifecycle management, ensuring their environment securityShift Oversight: Participate in shift schedule and take on Shift Lead responsibilities as a Security Analyst InternPerform other duties as assigned by management that support the Security Operation Center mission of protecting our clients from cybercriminalsSkills & KnowledgeGrowth Orientation: Passionate about cybersecurity, detail-oriented, and committed to self-improvement and learningReliability: Able to show up professionally with consistencyTechnical Aptitude: Foundational knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux/macOs) and file systems preferredScripting Awareness: Familiarity with Windows Powershell, Bash, SQL, and/or Python is a plusNetwork Fundamentals: Basic familiarity with TCP/IP, OSI model, and basic networking is a plusJob RequirementsCurrently enrolled college student with at least 1 year of education in Cybersecurity, Cyber Intelligence, Computer Science, or related fields preferredAbility to commit to an average of 12-16 hours per week (about 42-64 hours a month), spread over 3-4 shifts weeklyStrong communication skills in English, both in writing and verballyAbility to work in person, in Boca Raton, FLDisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands No physical exertion requiredTravel within or outside of stateLight work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objectsTerms of EmploymentSalary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.FLSA Overtime CategoryJob is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in the work week.DeclarationThe Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.When you join Arete…You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. 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