SOC Intern, Chennai

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Operations - SOC Intern (CT R7) will support day-to-day security operations by monitoring security events, reviewing alerts, and assisting in initial incident triage across various systems and networks. This full-time remote role based in Chennai involves working with security tools and dashboards, documenting findings, and escalating potential threats to senior team members as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and review alerts.
• Assist in initial incident triage across various systems and networks.
• Work with security tools and dashboards.
• Document findings.
• Escalate potential threats to senior team members.
• Perform basic log analysis.
• Support vulnerability assessment activities.
• Contribute to maintaining standard operating procedures for the Security Operations Center.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Contribute to reports.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team on improving detection and response capabilities.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and best practices.
• Apply guidance received from mentors and team leads.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge, including understanding of common threats, attack vectors, and security best practices.
• Skills in Network Security and Information Security.
• Ability to interpret logs, basic network flows, and security events.
• Interest or exposure to Application Security concepts.
• Ability to work with cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, endpoint security solutions) and apply them to security monitoring and incident handling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow structured procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with distributed, remote teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications or coursework (e.g., Security+, network fundamentals, or SOC training) are an advantage.
• Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practices, and staying updated with developments in the cyber domain.