Security Analyst Intern

Summary

The Security Analyst Intern works in-person and side by side with our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team. They assist in monitoring, triaging, and escalating Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alerts, while learning industry best practices for threat analysis and incident response. They work with enterprise security tools, learn investigative techniques, and participate in collaborative workflows within a professional Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. They will provide hands on support with triaging, mitigating, and escalating Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alerts, while receiving guidance on building a strong foundation for a successful career in cybersecurity.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Alert Triage and Investigation: Assist in reviewing and analyzing security alerts within EDR and XDR platforms.
• Threat Analysis: Support investigations by correlating malicious activity using logs, internal tools, and open-source intelligence.
• Malware Analysis: Upload and analyze suspicious files in sandbox environments under guidance.
• Threat Hunting: Participate in proactive threat-hunting activities to identify potential indicators of compromise.
• Escalation Support: Document and escalate findings to senior analysts and clients as directed.
• Collaboration and Learning: Work closely with MDR analysts and subject matter experts to gain insight into incident response processes.
• Client Support: Contribute to MDR client lifecycle tasks to help maintain secure environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that support the Security Operation Center mission of protecting our clients from cybercriminals.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Interest in Cybersecurity: Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills in a professional setting.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow processes and document findings accurately.
• Technical Foundation: Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux/macOS) preferred.
• Scripting Familiarity: Exposure to PowerShell, Bash, SQL, or Python is a plus.
• Networking Basics: Knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI model fundamentals is helpful.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college program with coursework in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields (minimum one year preferred).
• Ability to commit to approximately 15 hours per week, scheduled across 2–3 shifts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be able to work in person at our Boca Raton, FL location.
  
  

Disclaimer

The 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 Environment

While 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 required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
  
  

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job 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.

Declaration

The 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. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.

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.