Security Operations Engineering Intern

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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Intern
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Mar 29, 2027

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TL;DR · Security Operations Engineering Intern

The Security Operations Engineering INTERN joins the team to research attempted or successful security compromises while determining necessary escalation steps. This role involves developing and implementing automation for security processes, translating policy into effective controls, responding to incidents, and conducting threat intelligence analysis using data analytics to drive decisions. The intern will support red/purple team operations, improve overall security posture, and maintain hardware, software, network firewalls, and encryption protocols while administering access policies. The position requires applying knowledge of operating systems, cloud infrastructure, virtualized environments, scripting, and networking concepts to troubleshoot technical issues. Candidates must understand baremetal infrastructure and services. Required qualifications include a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, or Information Technology, along with potential certifications like CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, or Security+.

What you'll do

  • Research attempted or successful security compromises to determine next steps and potential escalations.
  • Develop and implement automation for security processes and procedures.
  • Translate security policies into effective technical controls.
  • Respond to security incidents and conduct threat intelligence analysis.
  • Use data analytics to drive informed security decisions.
  • Conduct and support red/purple team operations to improve security posture.
  • Maintain hardware, software, network firewalls, and encryption protocols.
  • Administer security policies to control system access.

What we're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Must have at least one additional quarter or semester of school remaining after the internship ends.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Informatics, or Information Technology.
  • CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+ certification.
  • Experience researching security compromises, responding to incidents, and conducting threat intelligence analysis.
  • Ability to develop and implement automation of security processes and translate policy into controls.
  • Knowledge of baremetal infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, virtualized environments, scripting, and networking concepts.
  • Proficiency in maintaining hardware, software, network firewalls, and encryption protocols.

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