Information Security Intern

Hilltop Holdings is a financial services company seeking an Information Security Intern to support its cybersecurity operations. The role assists with data collection, ticket processing, event assessment, monitoring, analysis, remediation, and incident response while learning cybersecurity tools, controls, and best practices under the guidance of senior team members.

What you'll do:

• 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
• Execute tasks requested by cybersecurity team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep
• Assist in supporting SOC, IR and security networking 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• General knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management tools
• Basic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, Unix, Linux) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols)
• Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with SOC and IR teams to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits
• History of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working with diverse teams
• Organized and punctual
• Confident, but humble and willing to learn and take initiative
• None expected, but certificates obtained during coursework are a plus
• Working toward completion of undergraduate degree in information assurance, computer science, engineering or related technical field preferred