Security Operations Center (SOC) Automation Intern

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to join our Security Operations Center (SOC). This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and incident response with a focus on automation and orchestration. You will work alongside existing SOC analysts to help protect our organization’s digital assets and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring security alerts and events using SIEM and EDR tools.
• Support the SOC team in triaging and investigating potential security incidents.
• Participate in threat intelligence gathering and analysis activities.
• Help maintain and update SOC documentation, including playbooks and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of automation scripts.
• Explore opportunities to automate repetitive SOC tasks using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Assist in building and testing automated workflows for incident response and alert enrichment.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain exposure to real-world cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Understand the lifecycle of incident detection and response.
• Learn how threat intelligence informs SOC operations.
• Learn how automation enhances SOC efficiency and scalability.
• Develop foundational skills in log analysis, scripting, and reporting.
• Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced cybersecurity environment.