SOC Analyst Internship Program - LSU Students Only

Internship for students enrolled in a Computer Science or Cybersecurity focused degree program within the LSU System Schools, providing real-world experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC). Schedule is 16-38 hours per week, with an internship length of January 11, 2027 to May 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

Complete the C3 SOC Analyst training program; Learn the basics of Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), threat detection, and cybersecurity incident response (IR); Monitor, detect and respond to security events from reviewing logs and alerts, and provide support when analysis confirms actionable incidents; Conduct network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of threat hunting and investigations; Assist with auditing client security tool policies and configurations; Assist in projects to streamline, improve and create required operational tools, rule sets, processes, and documentation related to SOC workflows; Assist in testing, analyzing, and evaluating existing or proposed SOC team tools, utilities, systems, and processes; Perform threat intelligence research with newly identified threats and vulnerabilities; Develop, document, and correlate recommendations for cybersecurity incidents and alert tickets

Requirements

Enrolled in a relevant IT/Cybersecurity degree program in LSU or LSU satellite campus; Basic understanding of networks and technical environments, including conceptual knowledge of administering, defending, and analyzing servers or workstations; Experience working with Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux); Basic analytical, problem-solving, time management, organizational, and project management skills; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, multitask, and prioritize during high-stakes security situations; Comfortable using and/or learning tools such as Teams and Office; Ability to follow defined processes and procedures, work independently and make decisions with minimal direction

Nice to have

Experience with security tools in a work or lab environment; Work experience or self-study training via platforms such as LetsDefend, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, RangeForce, Udemy, Cybrary, Coursera; Students further along in their IT/Information Security studies

Benefits

Academic credit may be arranged with your academic institution if it offers academic credit; Guided coaching and hands-on learning experience within a SOC