Univers – Security Analyst Intern

Security Analyst Intern 

Responsibilities: 

We’re currently seeking a motivated Level 1 SOC Analyst Intern to be part of our high-powered Cyber Security Operations Center team.

• Active and vigilant monitoring of Univers’s infrastructure to identify security incidents.
• Triage and investigation of security alerts, offering insights into security risk management.
• Collection of necessary data and context, initiating Level 2 escalations when required.
• Direct response to security incidents, honing your problem-solving skills.
• Overseeing the health of our security sensors and SIEM infrastructure.
• Monitor advanced security tools and technologies.
• Production and delivery of both scheduled and ad-hoc reports.
• Collaborative work with our Level 2 & CERT teams for continuous operational enhancements.

Requirements/ Qualifications & Experience: 

• A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts (attacks and threats).
• The ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovative skills.
• Flexibility for on-call responsibilities in urgent situations.
• An enthusiasm for learning about Operational Technology (AIoT, IIoT), Edge, and Cloud technologies.

Desired, but not essential:

• Familiarity with malware analysis methods and investigation tools.
• Experience with a scripting language.
• Knowledge in network and WinOS.
• Possession of professional Cyber/IT certificates.

Capstone Opportunities

This internship opportunity at Univers offers a unique setting for your capstone project, integral to your information security degree program. Our internship is structured to ensure that you not only meet the criteria for your capstone project but also get to apply the skills and knowledge you have accumulated throughout your studies in real-world settings.

Here are some examples of potential capstone projects you could undertake during your internship with us:

1. TIP Enhancement: Create and update Alert profiles to improve threat intelligence monitoring of Univers data and assets.

2. Security Metrics Dashboard: Design and implement a comprehensive security metrics dashboard to visualize and report on the state of Univers security posture. This tool would offer insightful and actionable information to the SOC team and the broader organization.

3. Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Enhancement: Design, Test and Implement SOAR playbooks and automations to improve efficiency of Univers Security Operations.in handling cases.

4. Security information and event management (SIEM) Enhancement: Create new use-cases for SIEM to increase detection capabilities and create dashboards for better visibility of Univers Security Operations live monitoring.

5. Security Operations Policies and Procedures: Create and review documentations and SOPS to ensure security operations policies and procedures are applicable and enforced.

6. Security Requests Workflow: Design a request workflow to facilitate security related requests of users and streamline the approval, review and implementation process.