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Spectrum 2025 Summer Intern: Security Analyst in Maryland Heights, Missouri
Company Overview
Spectrum is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider and leading internet provider. Our tech teams create, develop, and operate leading connectivity products serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We connect people to what’s next.
This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days).
At a Glance
You’re a motivated rising senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university:
Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science
This is a learning-intensive program designed to give you essential business insights and hands-on experience in your field of choice. It’s a full-time, 10-week commitment from May 28, 2025, through August 1, 2025.
Benefits include professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
The Spectrum Internship Experience
You have clear aspirations and are seeking a summer internship program that will help you meet them. Find it at Spectrum, named one of the 2023 Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States by WayUp and Yello.
Our internships are designed to provide:
Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward-thinking business setting.
First-rate, hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry.
Opportunities to connect you with people who can give you a better understanding of the industry and help you accomplish real goals you can add to your résumé, this includes assigning you a formal mentor and interactions with senior executives.
What you can expect in this role
As a Spectrum Intern, you’ll be essential to two teams — your respective department and your Intern peer group. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on May 28, webinars, community service, cross-functional project, and final presentations.
Internship responsibilities may include:
About the Role Monitoring Alerts: Continuously monitor security alerts from various sources like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR.
Incident Triage: Assist in the initial triage of security incidents, categorizing and prioritizing them based on severity and potential impact.
Threat Analysis: Conduct preliminary analysis of security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Log Analysis: Review and analyze security logs from different systems and devices to detect suspicious activities.
Documentation: Document incidents, findings, and actions taken during investigations. Maintain detailed and accurate incident reports.
Incident Response: Support the incident response team in investigating and responding to security incidents, including data breaches, malware infections, and phishing attacks.
Reporting: Assist in generating regular security reports and metrics for management.
Continuous Learning: Stay informed about the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices by consuming published content and participating in training sessions and workshops.
Collaboration: Work closely with other SOC team members, IT staff, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination in security operations.
Technical Support: Provide technical support for security-related issues and assist in troubleshooting security incidents.
Here’s what it takes to get started
Required qualifications
Must be enrolled in an accredited College or University graduating with a bachelor’s degree between December 2025 - May 2026
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
Ability to travel locally to Spectrum Intern development events and activities throughout the program
Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
Preferred qualifications
Be comfortable with command-line interfaces (Windows, Linux, macOS, or any combination of those)
Be familiar with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python3, etc.)
Be versed in forensic analysis methodology for Windows systems (Mac/Linux forensics knowledge is a plus)
Be acquainted with strategies and tools to rapidly analyze large sets of logs (such as Splunk, ELK, etc.)
Successful candidates will have one or more of the following characteristics: Have an investigative mindset and a desire to find and stop evil
Keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches
Self-motivated and actively seek opportunities for growth
Desire to rapidly accelerate skills
Crave new and innovative work Be able to complete technical tasks with minimal supervision
Bring a willingness to build, improve, and innovate solutions to interesting technical problems
Ability to work in a team environment
Oral and written skills
Organizational skills
Problem solving abilities
Proficient in Software including Adobe, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
GGN100 2024-39755 2024
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