SOC Analyst Intern

Overview

The ATPCO Security Operations (SOC) Internship is a 12-week program designed to give college students hands-on experience in security operations and incident response. Interns will work directly with SOC workflows tools and methodologies while contributing to ATPCOs mission of safeguarding critical systems and data. We are seeking driven ambitious individuals with curiosity and a strong desire to learn who want to make an immediate impact in a real-world security environment

Learning Opportunities & Professional Development

Throughout the internship participants will benefit from structured learning sessions and mentorship provided by seasoned security professionals. These sessions are designed to deepen practical knowledge develop advanced skills and foster growth in a collaborative real-world environment. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops hands-on labs and guided problem-solving exercises ensuring exposure to industry best practices and innovative security strategies. The experience is tailored to support both technical proficiency and professional development empowering interns to confidently contribute and evolve within the cybersecurity field.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other monitoring tools.

Analyze and respond to security incidents including malware infections phishing attempts and unauthorized access.

Triage and prioritize alerts based on severity and potential impact.

Conduct initial investigations and document findings in incident tracking systems.

Collaborate with internal teams to contain and remediate security threats.

Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.

Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and incident response playbooks.

Assist in threat intelligence gathering and correlation with internal events.

Participate in security audits vulnerability assessments and compliance efforts.

Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends vulnerabilities and threat actor tactics.

Key Skills / Academic Background

Current student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or related field

Foundational understanding of networking operating systems and security principles

Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk Sentinel) endpoint security or cloud platforms (AWS Azure) is a plus

Strong analytical problem-solving and documentation skills

Ability to follow structured processes and communicate findings effectively

Curiosity drive and a strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field

Additional Information :

At ATPCO we are deeply committed to diversity equity and inclusion. Our supportive policies promote work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and we cultivate a workplace where every employee feels valued respected and a true sense of belonging.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race gender age color religion national origin citizenship status marital status disability sexual orientation protected military/veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition or any other legally protected factor

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Part-time