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Security Operations Management Research Intern

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HP

Oct 3, 2024

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Software Engineering
  • Bristol, +1
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be studying a relevant degree, have cloud and programming experience, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Knowledge of SIEM, SOC workflows, and DevOps tools is advantageous.
  • You will research cutting-edge security operations, navigate uncertainties, design innovative solutions, and demonstrate their feasibility through papers or prototypes.

Requirements

  • Mandatory skills and experience required:
  • Studying towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral university degree in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or a related field
  • Knowledge and practical experience in cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure)
  • Knowledge and practical experience in programming (e.g. Python, C#, Java, C, C++)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Keen to learn and able to progress on live projects as part of a team or independently
  • Advantageous skills and experience:
  • Knowledge and practical experience of configuring SIEM and data analytics platforms (e.g. Splunk, Elastic Stack)
  • Knowledge and experience analysing software and firmware threats targeting Windows endpoints (e.g. trojans, bootkits, ransomware)
  • Knowledge and experience of Security Operations Centre (SOC) workflows, incident response methodologies and metrics (e.g. NIST SP 800-61, SANS, Mean-Time-To-Detect, Mean-Time-To-Respond)
  • DevOps tools (git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding of state of the art in the relevant areas of research
  • Navigate uncertainties in the research while working with the team to identify novel technological paths
  • Work with the research team to design a solution which addresses the limitations of the existing approaches, and also be able to progress the research
  • Demonstrate feasibility of solution (e.g., paper, prototype, etc.)

FAQs

What is the duration of the Security Operations Management Research Intern internship?

The internship lasts for 6 months.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in Bristol, in the heart of the city center.

What type of projects will I be working on during the internship?

Interns will work on creating new and innovative technologies for securing endpoint devices and infrastructures, identifying security-relevant events and data sources, and constructing use cases, playbooks, and demos that address endpoint threat scenarios.

Who can apply for this internship?

The internship is open to individuals studying towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral university degree in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or a related field.

What skills are mandatory for applicants?

Applicants must have knowledge and practical experience in cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure), programming (e.g., Python, C#, Java, C, C++), and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Are there any advantageous skills that would enhance an application?

Yes, advantageous skills include knowledge and experience with configuring SIEM and data analytics platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack), analyzing software and firmware threats, understanding SOC workflows and incident response methodologies, and familiarity with DevOps tools (git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).

Will interns receive compensation?

Yes, a salary will be paid to interns.

What type of environment can interns expect while working at HP?

Interns can expect a collaborative culture at HP that is dedicated to attracting diverse talent from all backgrounds and ethnicities.

How will this internship benefit my career?

This internship offers an opportunity to participate in world-class research, gain experience in industrial research practices, work on live projects that have real-world impacts, and collaborate with experienced researchers and technologists.

What qualities is HP looking for in a candidate?

HP is looking for curious and creative research-minded individuals who enjoy teamwork and are excited to innovate and solve real-world challenges.

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