Cyber Threat Detection Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

Summary: The Cyber Threat Detection Engineer Intern at Hunter Strategy will work within the Security Operations team to monitor and analyze potential cybersecurity threats. This internship provides practical experience in security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident analysis, aimed at building a foundation for a career in cybersecurity. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to the development of security strategies and tools. The role is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in a related field and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and events using our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform
• Analyze log data to detect anomalies and potential security incidents
• Support threat hunting efforts to proactively identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Assist in creating and refining detection rules, alerts, and use cases
• Document detection engineering rules, including technical reasoning, data sources, and testing procedures
• Maintain detailed records of security incidents, investigation steps, and remediation recommendations
• Contribute to the team's knowledge base on emerging threats and detection strategies
• Assist with automating routine monitoring tasks using scripting languages
• Participate in testing new detection techniques and evaluating security tools
• Collaborate with senior analysts during incident triage and response
• Support the development of regular security posture and threat landscape reports

Key Skills:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Basic understanding of network protocols and system architecture
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Strong grasp of core cybersecurity principles and common attack vectors
• Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Attention to detail and focus during routine monitoring tasks
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic security environment

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT