About the role#
The Blue Team at American National protects systems, applications, and data through continuous security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response. This internship provides hands-on experience in a corporate Security Operations Center (SOC) while working alongside experienced analysts. You will participate in the implementation and management of cybersecurity platforms throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Learn how a corporate SOC monitors and investigates cybersecurity threats.
- Shadow analysts during incident response and security investigations.
- Assist with threat hunting, security monitoring, and operational activities.
- Support the implementation, configuration, and tuning of cybersecurity tools.
- Create dashboards, reports, and analytics to support security operations.
- Participate in team meetings, monitoring rotations, and collaborative cybersecurity projects.
- Work with multiple technology teams as new security capabilities are implemented across the organization.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university with junior standing or higher.
- Pursuit of a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Strong understanding of network protocols.
- Basic knowledge of Windows administration, processes, and services.
- Familiarity with the CIA Triad, malware, phishing, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint security concepts.
- Understanding of SIEM platforms and log analysis.
- Basic knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud concepts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: League City, Texas (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24 to August 6).
- Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About American National
American National provides insurance and financial products including life, annuity, property, and casualty insurance. Founded in 1905, the company maintains its headquarters in Galveston, Texas. It operates as a public company with a workforce between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The firm focuses on personal lines, auto, and life insurance services.
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