Security Operations (Cybersecurity) internship

Summary: IDEXX is a leader in innovation within the healthcare industry, providing solutions that enhance the well-being of pets and livestock. They are seeking a Security Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience in incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence while working alongside seasoned cybersecurity professionals. Responsibilities: - You will participate in real-world cyber security incident response, tabletop incident response programs, triaging and appropriately tasking or dealing with alerts yourself, with the guidance of the team - You will be assisting with investigations of security alerts - You will research vulnerabilities and new threats - You will provide feedback to the team on current trends in threat analysis and threat intelligence - You would start your day with a meeting with the team reviewing the tasks ahead - You would work from the alert intake, reviewing the previous days’ alerts - You will run the alert through the incident response playbook, laying out a step by step guide of what to do - You will also receive hands-on training and mentorship with the senior members of the alert intake team Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in cybersecurity - Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have completed at least one year of college - A track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by GPA, research portfolio, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor preferred - Location: we are looking for someone local to our Westbrook, Maine HQ that can work on-site on a hybrid basis Preferred Qualifications: - it's a plus if you have had experience with other cybersecurity/infosec internships, but not required Required Skills: Incident Response, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture, Threat Intelligence, Threat Analysis, Security Operations, Alert Triage, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Solutions, Cybersecurity Benefits: Option to work hybrid, Exposure to working in a large organization’s cybersecurity team, gaining real-world experience, and working with seasoned cybersecurity professionals