CyberTrust Internship Soc Analyst - March 2026 Cohort

Municipal SOC Analyst Intern

About CyberTrust

CyberTrust Massachusetts is a non-profit committed to growing and diversifying the cyber workforce, creating new and innovative opportunities for education and employment, and hardening the security posture of under-resourced local entities. CyberTrust enhances cyber education programs with hands-on, experiential learning, both through our state-of-the-art cyber range and by placing students in a live security operations center (SOC) that serves local governments, nonprofits and small businesses.

CyberTrust SOC provides Advisory and Operational cybersecurity services for municipalities, with student interns serving in key delivery roles. Advisory services include cyber control assessments and scanning, program planning, and policy development. Operational services include real-time monitoring and response leveraging state-of-the-art Endpoint security software.

About the Internship

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic cybersecurity interns to join our team. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity while working directly with our municipal clients.

About the Role

As a SOC Analyst Intern, youll gain hands-on experience monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats while supporting municipal clients across the Commonwealth. This role is ideal for someone motivated, self-sufficient, and eager to learn in real-world cybersecurity environments. Youll have the unique opportunity to interact with executive-level municipal leaders, providing insights and helping protect critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Detection & Response

• Monitor security alerts and logs to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, or abnormal activity.
• React quickly to mitigate risks and escalate incidents as appropriate.
• Assist with incident response processes, including documentation and remediation steps.

Client Engagement

• Work directly with municipal clients and executive-level leaders to provide cybersecurity insights and recommendations.
• Communicate findings in a clear, professional manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Security Operations Support

• Participate in security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans.
• Support SOC staff with day-to-day operations, including log analysis, tool maintenance, and report generation.
• Assist in developing playbooks, threat intelligence reports, and risk assessments.

Professional Development & Training

• Stay up to date on emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.
• Actively participate in exercises such as tabletop scenarios, Capture the Flag (CTF) events, and client-related engagements.

Technical Knowledge (examples youll apply & develop)

• Alert analysis and incident response fundamentals.
• Security tool configuration and administration.
• Technical testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
• Additional hands-on work and self-study with platforms such as Azure AD and Linux.
• Python skills: API development for data engineering and SOC task automation.
• PowerShell scripting: Azure AD analysis and reporting.

Soft Skills (examples youll build)

• Client engagement: communication and analysis with municipal leaders.
• Preparing quarterly business reviews for EDR clients (trend analysis & cyber posture).
• Research and prototyping of new security services (e.g., Attack Surface Monitoring).
• Cyber policy templates: documentation and cross-team collaboration.
• Review of government services (e.g., CIS, CISA) for best practice alignment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Motivated, self-sufficient, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to react quickly in high-pressure scenarios to mitigate risks.
• Familiarity with SOC tools and concepts (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, log analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Regular on-site attendance at one of our SOC locations.

Logistics

• Time commitment: 20 hours per week, 6-month duration
• Compensation: $20/hour
• Certification Support: Reimbursement for CompTIA or comparable certification