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Cybersecurity Incident Response Intern

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Washington, DC Intern
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
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Cybersecurity Incident Response Intern

General Information

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Country

United States

Department

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Date

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Working time

Full-time

Ref#

20035490

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship

Job Field

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Seniority Level

Internship

Currency

USD - United States - US

The salary range above represents the low and high end in the local currency of Xerox’s salary range for this position and is reflected in an annualized amount. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, market competition, and/or the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The range listed is just one component of Xerox’s total compensation package for employees. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, to view those details please visit Xerox Careers for your applicable country. If you are not reviewing this job posting on Xerox Careers (https://xerox.avature.net/en_US/careers) , we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current internal postings, please visit Xerox Careers (https://xerox.avature.net/en_US/careers) .

Hourly: Hourly rates for this position can be shared with you per your location, this rate will fall within the posted range.

Description & Requirements

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About Xerox Holdings Corporation

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power today’s workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business solutions and financial services are designed to make every day work better for clients — no matter where that work is being done. Today, Xerox scientists and engineers are continuing our legacy of innovation with disruptive technologies in digital transformation, augmented reality, robotic process automation, additive manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things and cleantech. Learn more at www.xerox.com and explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion. (https://www.xerox.com/en-us/jobs/diversity)

Purpose

We are seeking a highly talented Cybersecurity Intern eager to gain experience in maintaining the security and integrity of global information systems. By proactively monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events, the intern will be part of a team that maintains a vigilant and responsive security posture. This role offers invaluable experience in protecting sensitive data, learning investigation techniques, and developing real-world skills using cutting-edge security tools, techniques, and applications.

Scope

As a Cybersecurity Incident Response Intern, you will primarily focus on monitoring and investigating security alerts, applying analysis techniques, and documenting findings in an event case management system. You will work closely with Senior Incident Responders and Cyber Threat Intelligence to ensure timely and effective insight and resolution of real-world security issues. The intern will be trained on policies, security tools, threat & attack vector concepts, analysis techniques, artifact collection, reporting, and other skills required to conduct cybersecurity investigations.

Influence

As an XCS intern, you will gain invaluable experience in resolving actual security incidents, engaging with IT and end-users on remediation best practices, and enforcing security policies and standards.

What To Expect

  • Experience investigating security events using cutting-edge security tools and technologies, including endpoint, cloud, email, web application firewalls, and external attack surfaces.
  • Gain hands-on experience using analysis techniques to analyze security logs and artifacts to determine impact and root cause.
  • Exposure to cyber threat intelligence/threat hunting and the impact of asset exploitation.
  • Continuous collaboration to reinforce skills maturity while fostering cybersecurity teamwork.
  • Opportunities to engage with business stakeholders and provide remediation guidance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
  • Identifying and applying skills in key phases of the Incident Response Lifecycle

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Science.
  • Must be able to work a 40-hour work week (Monday-Friday) between May 28th - August 8th.

Preferred Skills

  • Basic knowledge of network security tools and firewall analysis techniques to identify anomalies.
  • Foundational knowledge of endpoint detection & response tools and search queries to aid investigations.
  • Foundational knowledge of datacenter environments and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure)
  • Exposure to security incident and event management platform capabilities and query formulation
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

Benefits

  • Opportunity for early professional growth and development in the demanding field of Cybersecurity.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a challenging mission of protecting a global company.
  • Access to the cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, technologies, and techniques to aid in developing cybersecurity investigation expertise

Xerox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law. Learn more atwww.xerox.comand explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion: https://www.xerox.com/en-us/jobs/diversityPeople with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with Xerox may request such accommodation(s) by sending an e-mail to XeroxStaffingAdminCenter@xerox.com. Be sure to include your name, the job you are interested in, and the accommodation you are seeking.

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