Cyber Security Analyst Intern

About IEX IEX is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Analyst Intern with the Information Security Team, you will work with individuals across the organization to help advance IEX's Cyber Security posture. This is a cross-functional opportunity where you will be able to leverage your technical, analytical, and soft skills to help IEX set new standards and raise the bar for performance, fairness, and transparency.

What you'll do

• Learn and grow as an information security professional
• Make meaningful contributions to defend our employees from cybersecurity threats
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Threat Intelligence Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Policy and procedure review and analysis

Your background

• Undergraduate working towards a degree related to Information Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree with less than 2 years until graduation
• Familiarity with technology and security topics including but not limited to operating systems, network security, protocols, application security, infrastructure hardening, and security baselines
• Familiarity with scripting languages and tools (e.g., Python, Ruby, BASH, PowerShell)
• Comfortable using Excel and learning cybersecurity tools including vulnerability scanners, SIEM and DLP solutions
• Ability to work well in a team environment, utilize your critical thinking skills to identify and solution for security related events, ask questions and independently research solutions to find the answers and apply them to your work

About you

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborative team player
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter
• Passionate about Information Security
• Proactive learner

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting annual base pay is $35.00 / hour for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for bonus and equity. Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.

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