What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Intern – Microsoft Sentinel & Vulnerability Analysis position at nurix?
Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Intern to support our security operations team in advancing our Microsoft Sentinel capabilities and driving high-impact vulnerability analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate with a keen interest in security analytics, threat detection, and vulnerability remediation.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up Microsoft Sentinel log ingestion from critical infrastructure and security tools.
- Develop cyber risk dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel based on Kusto Query Language (KQL) to provide actionable insights.
- Create custom alerts to detect high-risk cybersecurity events and anomalies.
- Analyze vulnerability data to identify and prioritize high-risk attack paths.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to track and support timely vulnerability remediation efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel.
- Experience with or willingness to learn Kusto Query Language (KQL).
- Understanding of vulnerability management concepts and tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security tools and technologies.
- Exposure to real-world security operations and threat detection practices.
- Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
- Opportunity to contribute to a critical area of the business and make a tangible impact.
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