• Intern - Year Round (Cybersecurity)

    Navy Federal Credit Union (Vienna, VA)


    Overview

    A successful Cybersecurity Intern possesses an eye for detail and an interest in continuous learning and improvement. The selected candidate will be someone who projects professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. They will assist the Insider Trust and Access team in any number of tasks including support to detection content creation, support to forensic examinations, and/or security research-based projects. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn and basic cybersecurity fundamentals from which to build upon during this internship.

    A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by adding them to the “Intern Proof of Enrollment” section of the application.

    Responsibilities

    + Assisting analysts/examiners during investigations with various tasks

    + Learn to use leading cybersecurity operations technical solutions and analytic methods

    + Help manage team cadences and ensure ideation to implementation pipeline is current

    + Help manage team knowledgebase and ensure compliance with process maps

    + Collaborate with team members to support partnerships and cross-functional objectives

    + Contribute to the development of new detection content.

    + Communicate emerging trends, countermeasures and, and technologies through continuous learning and professional development.

    + Help craft relevant playbooks and test/validate processes

    + Assist in the case management process

    + Assist with Digital Forensics processes (e.g. chain of custody, lab management, software inventory, etc.)

    + Be exposed to trends in cyber incidents, computer forensics, cyber security investigative techniques.

    + Access and learn from experts/innovators in the field of investigations and analysis

    + Learn about data analysis and the underlying analytic process necessary to develop investigative objectives and test hypotheses

    + Learn about the relationships within a cybersecurity operations center and to external partners

    + Learn about cybersecurity and human risk and how organizations reduce the potential impact of that risk

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Currently enrolled in a cybersecurity, criminal forensics, or data science (or related) degree program at an accredited university

    + Basic cybersecurity and IT knowledge

    + Basic scripting knowledge (Python, R, Java, or similar)

    + Knowledge of commercial cybersecurity software and applications (Splunk, EnCase, etc.)

    + Knowledge of data science/machine learning tools (Tableau, R, SQL, etc.)

    + Ability to work independently on projects and issues while adhering to policy guidelines

    + Possess a flexible, team-oriented approach to work.

    + Excellent interpersonal skills; ability work with individuals across the organization.

    + Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with customers and peers.

    + Excellent critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills.

    + Computer proficiency (hardware and software) and ability to maximize applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

    About Us

    Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

     

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    Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

     

    Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

     

    Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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