2025 Summer Intern: Security Analyst
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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
Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of more than 100,000 individuals working together to serve nearly 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more.
Who You Are Matters Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.
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