Cyber Threat Operations Summer Internship at Avant in Chicago HQ

Summary: Avant is a FinTech leader looking to disrupt the financial services industry. They are seeking an intern for their cyber threat operations team to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity practices and support daily operations within the company. Responsibilities: - Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity management and senior employees - Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team - Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization - Work with senior members of the team to learn basic first-line threat assessment and response tasks and progress toward independence after proving competence - Execute tasks requested by cybersecurity team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep - Assist in supporting CTOC and Helpdesk teams - Monitor dashboards and event logs with escalation to members of the cybersecurity team - Attain proven proficiency with cybersecurity tools and perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage - Read daily cybersecurity resources to stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities - Actively participate with the team in mock threat exercises to strengthen skills Required Qualifications: - Successful completion of undergraduate coursework (or reputable trade program) in cybersecurity - Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices - General knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with cybersecurity endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management tools - Basic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, MacOS) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols) - Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with CTOC analysts to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, exploits and kill chain methodology - Introductory knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and operations - Basic knowledge of adversary tactics Preferred Qualifications: - Basic exposure to one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell and Bash) preferred Required Skills: Cybersecurity principles, Event assessment, Threat assessment Important Skills: Scripting languages, Operating system configuration, Network management Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration, Problem-solving, Initiative Benefits: Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person), Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-Office Snacks, Summer Fridays, Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events, And who doesn't love the swag