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Security Operations Management Research Intern

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HP

Jun 28, 2024

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Bristol
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be studying a degree in computer science or related field, have cloud and programming knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with SIEM, malware analysis, and DevOps is a plus.
  • You will explore cutting-edge research, identify innovative solutions, collaborate with the team, and demonstrate the feasibility of your ideas through papers or prototypes.

Requirements

  • 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 internship?

The internship is a 6-month opportunity.

Where is the internship based?

The internship is based in Bristol, specifically in the heart of the bustling city centre.

What type of candidates are you looking for?

We are looking for curious and creative research-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds who enjoy teamwork and have a solid foundation in computer science and engineering.

What kind of projects will the interns work on?

Interns will work on a variety of projects focused on creating new and innovative technologies for securing endpoint devices and infrastructures, including identifying security-relevant events, constructing use cases, and developing demos.

What skills are mandatory for applicants?

Applicants must be studying towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or a related field; have knowledge and practical experience in cloud infrastructure and programming; possess excellent communication skills; and be eager to learn and contribute to live projects.

Are there any advantageous skills that would enhance an applicant's profile?

Yes, advantageous skills include knowledge and experience in configuring SIEM and data analytics platforms, analyzing software and firmware threats, understanding SOC workflows and incident response methodologies, and familiarity with DevOps tools such as git, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.

What specific security threats may interns research?

Interns may research software and firmware threats targeting Windows endpoints, such as trojans, bootkits, and ransomware.

Will interns receive compensation for their work?

Yes, a salary will be paid to interns.

What are the primary responsibilities of the interns?

Interns will develop an understanding of state-of-the-art research, navigate uncertainties, design solutions to address limitations in existing approaches, and demonstrate the feasibility of their solutions through papers, prototypes, or other means.

Is collaboration a part of the internship experience?

Yes, the internship emphasizes collaboration as interns will work with researchers and technologists in the business units.

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