Junior Security Analyst Internship

Job Posting: MDDR Intern

Company: Varonis Systems, Inc.

Overview:

Join Varonis’ Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR) team as a MDDR Intern and gain hands-on experience in data security. As an intern, you will support our mission to protect customer data by assisting in monitoring, triaging, investigating, and escalating security incidents. You will develop a foundational understanding of the Varonis platform and related security technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring and responding to detections within the Varonis platform.
• Support the triage of Varonis detections through critical analysis and investigative methodologies.
• Help validate findings and coordinate investigative and response efforts with customers and internal teams.
• Document and communicate investigative findings effectively, including tracking in CRM and related systems.
• Contribute to the development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of Varonis’ threat detection systems, playbooks, and runbooks.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of common security technologies and tools, including network-based (firewall and IDS), host-based (EDR and AV), data-based (DLP and DSPM), and identity-based (PAM and IAM), gained through coursework or self-study.
• Understanding of operational information security disciplines, including alert monitoring, threat detection, incident response, security infrastructure management, and system and architecture hardening, gained through coursework or self-study.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
• Proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving for complex issues.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree or certification in cybersecurity or a related field.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills (colleagues and customers).
• Attention to detail and the capability to deliver outcomes autonomously.

Logistics:

• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
• Internship duration: 8 weeks with the possibility of extension.
• Comprehensive training provided.

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Varonis is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.