Security Analyst Co-Op (Spring 2027 Semester) / University of Cincinnati

About the role

Join a highly skilled and motivated team of Cyber Security Professionals tasked with protecting Coretek and its customers. The Cyber Security Analyst level 1 is an entry level role that is primarily focused on responding to alerts, setting up cases for escalation, and triage. Analysts will leverage security operations tools, cyber case management and supplementary tools to investigate, contain, and remediate cyber security incidents. The Cyber Security Analyst must have a drive to learn and grow as the industry changes and Coretek adapts rapidly.

Coretek understands that a candidate may not possess all the skills required of a Security Analyst for the unique service provider space and will educate and grow the right candidate. At Coretek the desire to learn and work with in a team is a requirement of the position. Skills in other disciplines are always welcome and shows a candidate’s ability to adapt. Those with formal education are welcomed as well as those that are self-taught. Structured training as well as on the job experience is a required part of the job to bring security professionals up to speed for the complex requirements and fast paced environment of a service provider. Security Analysts must have a drive to learn and grow as the industry changes and Coretek adapts.

Responsibilities

Respond to alerts and validate findings

Escalate security incidents incident response teams for investigation / remediation

Support Incident Response investigations for Coretek and Coretek customers

Learn to perform analysis of logs and alerts

Coordinate with appropriate teams to provide incident handling and response support

Learn to use and improve incident response procedures & runbooks

Handle security incident escalation via Cyber Case Management tools, SIEM, ITSM, email and phone

Requirements

Requirements

Knowledge of incident response, investigation, system forensics, or related cyber security education / self-learning

Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems including command line operation

Possess a foundation in networking fundamentals and TCP/IP

Knowledge of common network-based services and common client/server applications

Preferred Requirements

Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Communicate effectively with varied levels of staff to develop positive working relationships

Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose technical issues

Ability to learn new technology and concepts quickly

Ability to work on a shift

Education in incident response, forensics, cyber security case management, IT technology, networking, or related topics

Exposure to reviewing and analyzing log data from various network and security devices

Experience with well-known information security related tools for packet capture, network/OS fingerprinting, and communication

Practical understanding of exploits, vulnerabilities, computer network intrusions, adversary tactics, exfiltration techniques and common knowledge

Experience with enterprise SIEM products

Experience with ITSM, SOAR, or Cyber Case Management Tools

Scripting with Python, Perl, Bash and/or PowerShell a plus

Database structures and queries, Regular Expressions a plus

Education:

Preferred Majors: Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field

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