Threat Analyst Intern - Behavioral Research Team (Remote)
Company Description
FireEye is the leader in intelligence-led security-as-a-service. Working as a seamless, scalable extension of customer security operations, FireEye offers a single platform that blends innovative security technologies, nation-state grade threat intelligence, and world-renowned Mandiant® consulting. With this approach, FireEye eliminates the complexity and burden of cyber security for organizations struggling to prepare for, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks. FireEye has over 7,500 customers across 67 countries, including more than 50 percent of the Forbes Global 2000.
Job Description
Mandiant Security Validation (formerly Verodin) is looking for an intern with experience in computer science and/or cybersecurity. The intern will work as part of the Behavioral Research Team (BRT) as a Threat Analyst researching current and emerging adversary behaviors. As part of the internship, the intern will complete a project focusing on real-world attacks, replicating them with the Verodin Security Instrumentation Platform (SIP).
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and are interested in learning more about real-world attacks and how security technologies detect and block them, the Mandiant Security Validation BRT is a perfect fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Research adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
- Analyze malicious executables, scripts, documents, and packet captures
- Reproduce adversary behaviors with the Verodin SIP
Qualifications
Requirements
- Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Intelligence Analysis major
- Knowledge of cyber threats, malware, vulnerability research or related area of cybersecurity
- Experience with Python and Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Ability to work in teams
Beneficial
- Experience with Ruby
- Experience with malware analysis or vulnerability research
- Experience with Snort, Wireshark, Cuckoo, YARA, and/or Suricata
- Participated in Cyber Security Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions
Additional Information
At FireEye we are committed to our #OneTeam approach combining diversity, collaboration, and excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be sent directly to HR-Accommodations@FireEye.com.