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Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Intern

Horace Mann, Springfield, IL, United States


We are seeking a motivated Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Intern to join our Security Operations Center. This role provides hands‑on experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events. The intern will work alongside experienced analysts to help protect organizational systems and data.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and events in SIEM and endpoint detection tools

Assist in triaging and investigating security alerts

Document findings and elevate incidents when appropriate

Support analysis of phishing emails and suspicious activity

Help review logs from systems, networks, and applications

Participate in incident response activities and post‑incident reviews

Assist with threat intelligence research and enrichment

Follow security procedures and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., phishing, malware, network attacks)

Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Rapid7 InsightIDR, Elastic)

Familiarity with EDR tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)

Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)

Knowledge of common frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST)

Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell)

What You’ll Gain

Real‑world SOC experience monitoring and responding to threats

Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity analysts

Exposure to enterprise security tools and workflows

Understanding of incident response lifecycle

Opportunity to contribute to active security operations

Salary Range
$18.80 - $25.43

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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