Intern, Cyber Security Operations
Description
Intern – Cybersecurity
At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), we believe everyone deserves to move their financial life forward!
We know that assets have the power to fund goals. Those numbers represent individual lifetimes filled with hard work and dreams for our clients and generations to follow. Our clients trust us to guide them forward with empathy, integrity and invention. We uphold that same standard of respect and commitment for clients and colleagues alike.
Founded on the idea that financial education is a fundamental right for everyone, Edelman Financial Engines continues to grow and challenge the status quo. We’re moving forward, together. If our purpose-driven commitment inspires you, we invite you to consider joining our team.
As a Cybersecurity intern on the Cybersecurity team, you’ll play a pivotal role by supporting the overall initiatives of the program and applying analytical solutions to understanding and managing risk to the organization.
In addition to an earnest desire to help people, we are looking for the ideal candidate to complement the team’s existing talents. For this Cybersecurity intern role, we are seeking a candidate with proven analytical competence and outstanding communication skills to help advance the Cybersecurity program. If you are a meticulous, proactive problem-solver with a passion for cybersecurity, this may be an opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
- Support Cybersecurity team initiatives around endpoint security, vulnerability management, security awareness, application security and threat intelligence.
- Proactively work cybersecurity team tickets and resolve following defined playbooks.
- Work alongside senior team members to research current trends and analyze existing threats.
- Attend and actively participate in internal team meetings and meetings with vendors.
- Assist in monitoring existing alerts and logs to identify potential security issues.
- Support security awareness program and assist in educating employees about cybersecurity best practices.
Requirements:
- Must be a rising Sophomore or Junior
- Majors Desired: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Management Information Systems, Risk Management
- Academic Exposure to Cybersecurity: Coursework or projects related to basic cybersecurity concepts and principles.
- Critical Thinking: Shown ability to approach problems logically and seek solutions, even in unfamiliar scenarios.
- Effective Communication: Comfortable expressing ideas and asking questions, both in writing and verbally, to ensure clear understanding and collaboration.
- Introductory Exposure: Some programming and security tools exposure; basic understanding of network security, operating systems and incident response.
About Edelman Financial Engines
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America’s top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's1 with 145+ offices2 across the country and entrusted by 1.3 million clients to manage more than $245 billion in assets.3
Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.
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1 The Barron’s 2023 Top 100 RIA Firms list, an eight-year annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor experience and returns are not considered.
2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of Dec. 31, 2022.
3 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of Sep. 30, 2023.