SOC Security Internship- Summer 2027

Responsibilities
- Monitor and review security alerts from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other security platforms.
- Assist with alert triage by gathering relevant details validating activity documenting findings and escalating potential incidents.
- Support investigations involving phishing malware suspicious account activity endpoint events network activity and other security threats.
- Analyze security logs and telemetry from endpoints identity systems networks cloud environments email platforms and business applications.
- Contribute to incident response activities including evidence collection case documentation timeline development and post-incident follow-up.
- Assist with phishing analysis by reviewing message indicators links attachments sender information and related security events.
- Support vulnerability and threat management activities through research of indicators of compromise emerging threats and potential client impacts.
- Maintain and enhance SOC documentation including playbooks standard operating procedures escalation paths investigation notes and knowledge articles.
- Contribute to client-facing deliverables and gain exposure to SOC operations through collaboration with cybersecurity professionals peer advisors and performance coaches.
- Shadow cybersecurity professionals during client engagements and collaborate with peer advisors and performance coaches to gain exposure to SOC operations.

Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Systems Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Above-average class performance as demonstrated by college GPA; a 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
- General understanding of networking concepts common protocols operating systems and foundational cybersecurity principles.
- Interest in security monitoring threat detection incident response digital investigations or security operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review information identify patterns and document conclusions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects or tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented approach and a commitment to accurate high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (for example H-1B status).

Damian Kauffman from our recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedInpage to connect!

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Additional Details:

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement. At Wipfli hyrbid work is defined as associates regularly working 2-3 days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. The client sites can vary locally regionally or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office require in-person attendance.

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Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identify veteran status disability or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

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Wipfli values fair transparent and competitive compensation considering each candidates unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $19.00/hour. The actual hourly rate at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location skills experience training/education licensure certifications business needs current associate pay and relevant employment laws.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.

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