Cyber Incident Response Intern

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Support.

BOC has enabled their Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions. We provide a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing Federal sector workforce.

We offer an excellent compensation package which includes a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, etc.), paid leave, 401k plan and more. We are committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace and believe customer satisfaction comes first.

JOB SUMMARY:

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is currently seeking a Cyber Incident Response Intern for a project in Boyers, PA. This position is designed for individuals who have completed some college coursework in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and are looking to gain hands-on exposure in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

The intern will primarily shadow experienced analysts and observe daily SOC operations, gaining insight into how cybersecurity incidents are monitored, analyzed, and resolved. Under supervision, the intern may assist with basic tasks while developing foundational knowledge of security tools, incident response processes, and federal security compliance standards such as the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

This internship focuses on learning, professional development, and exposure to real-world cybersecurity operations in a collaborative team environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Intrusion detection Shadow SOC analysts to observe intrusion detection and response activities Observe and learn cyber threat hunting techniques and methodologies Assist with basic cyber incident ticket tracking and documentation Support entry-level analysis of logs and network traffic under supervision Observe cyber investigations and incident response processes Assist with documentation in accordance with audit requirements Support report generation and basic metrics tracking Gain exposure to security tools such as: Akamai Web Application Firewall Bit9 Carbon Black Forcepoint Web, Email, and DLP SentinelOne Palo Alto RSA Security Analytics/NetWitness ForeScout CounterACT Remedy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required (Minimum) Qualifications - Education, Certification, Experience, and Skills

Completion of some college coursework in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity fundamentals Strong willingness to learn and take direction in a team environment Good analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications - Education, Certification, Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Interest in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or ethical hacking Exposure to cybersecurity concepts through coursework, labs, or personal projects Familiarity with basic networking or operating system concepts Interest in pursuing certifications such as: CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.)

Business Operational Concepts, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [email protected] or by phone at 301-359-1721.