Cyber Services New Associate (KSA COOP Internship)

Internship Overview

Soc Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and review security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, and other SOC monitoring tools.
• Assist in triaging and analyzing security incidents such as phishing attempts, malware infections, suspicious logins, and endpoint alerts.
• Support incident investigations by collecting logs, evidence, and relevant context.
• Escalate confirmed or high‑risk incidents to senior SOC analysts following defined SOC procedures.
• Assist with threat intelligence enrichment and basic threat analysis activities.
• Document incidents, investigation steps, and outcomes in ticketing or case management systems.
• Support SOC reporting activities, including daily summaries and metrics.
• Participate in SOC drills, tabletop exercises, and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as:
• Phishing, malware, and ransomware
• Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• SOC operations and incident response lifecycle
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Willingness to learn and work in a structured, shift‑based or operational environment.

Preferred And Nice‑to‑Have

• Exposure to SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar).
• Basic experience with endpoint security tools (EDR, antivirus).
• Familiarity with log analysis (Windows Event Logs, firewall, proxy logs).
• Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks or standards (NIST, ISO 27001, NCA).
• Participation in cybersecurity labs, SOC simulations, CTFs, or internships.
• Entry‑level certifications or currently pursuing (e.g., Security+, CEH, TryHackMe SOC).

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in a live SOC environment.
• Practical exposure to incident detection, triage, and response processes.
• Experience using enterprise SOC tools and workflows.
• Mentorship from experienced SOC analysts and cybersecurity professionals.
• Strong foundation for future roles such as SOC Analyst L1 or Cybersecurity Analyst.

Equal Opportunity Statement