Security Operations Intern

Summary

Join HBK Capital Management as an Information Security Intern to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of information security while contributing to real-world projects that have a significant impact on our organization.

Requirements

• Rising Senior (December 2025 – May 2026) or rising Junior (December 2026 – May 2027) pursuing a relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field with a minimum 3.5 GPA
• Familiarity with basic security concepts and tools
• Fundamental knowledge of networking including DNS and DHCP
• Fundamental knowledge of operating systems and basic troubleshooting
• Detail and process-oriented team player with the ability to work well within a nimble team
• Technical proficiency, insatiable level of technical curiosity, and desire to grow
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as strong customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security systems and tools to identify potential vulnerabilities or threats
• Collaborate with the InfoSec team to assess and mitigate security risks across the organization
• Participate in the development and execution of security policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives for employees
• Assist in conducting regular security assessments and audits
• Research and stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and best practices
• Support incident response efforts, including analysis and documentation
• Partner with engineering teams on new security solutions and services
• Utilize configuration management to maintain system integrity consistent with their defined state
• Partner with the patch management team to ensure systems are properly patched and secured
• Maintain a good working knowledge of current infrastructure and upcoming trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Security-related Certifications (such as Security+, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, NCSF)
• Unix/Linux experience a plus
• Working knowledge of configuration management and automation technologies
• Understanding of programming concepts and different programming methodologies
• Knowledge of coding best practices in usage with code control via version control, repositories

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Remote work, flexible hours