About the role#
This is a ten-week summer internship within the Cybersecurity group at Schonfeld. You will work directly with cybersecurity professionals on projects that address current security threats. The program includes support from a dedicated manager and mentor, team-building events, and networking opportunities with senior leadership. You will conclude the internship by presenting your project work to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Assist with incident response and prepare for potential security events.
- Review security alerts in partnership with vendors.
- Identify previously undetected attacks through threat hunting.
- Analyze and incorporate intelligence into detection and monitoring workflows.
- Validate vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts.
- Assess the risk of changes to IT and security systems.
- Develop and enhance security detection rules and response runbooks.
- Use automation and scripting to improve security delivery.
What you'll need#
- Junior status pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Technology Risk.
- Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through internships, part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, or coursework.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to solve problems quickly.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Schonfeld
Schonfeld is a multi-strategy hedge fund established in 1988. Based in New York, the firm operates across five continents. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The company focuses on four core strategies including quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro and fixed income.
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