Intern - Cybersecurity Operations

ECI is the leading global provider of managed services, cybersecurity, and business transformation for mid-market financial services organizations across the globe.  From its unmatched range of services, ECI provides stability, security and improved business performance, freeing clients from technology concerns and enabling them to focus on running their businesses.  More than 1,000 customers worldwide with over $3 trillion of assets under management put their trust in ECI. 

 

At ECI, we believe success is driven by passion and purpose. Our passion for technology is only surpassed by our commitment to empowering our employees around the world. 

 

The Opportunity: 

ECI has an exciting opportunity for as a Cybersecurity Operations Intern, you will support our XDR, GRC, and SOC teams on a variety of projects— from scripting data ingestions in our analytics platform to organizing compliance documentation and enriching threat intel feeds. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to real-world security operations and build skills that align with your cybersecurity or computer science studies.

This is a hybrid role to work in our New York office a minimum of 3 days in office and 2 remote.

What you will do:

XDR Support

• Develop and maintain Python scripts for data ingestion into our Elastic/ELK stack
• Assist with tuning detection rules and dashboards for endpoint, network, and cloud telemetry

GRC Support

• Organize and maintain client compliance documentation (policies, risk assessments, audit artifacts)
• Update internal sales and marketing content to reflect service offerings and case studies
• Participate in penetration testing engagements — from scoping to report drafting

SOC Support

• Help catalog Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and enrich threat intelligence feeds
• Maintain runbooks and client-specific playbooks for incident response
• Assist with ticket triage and documentation of investigation findings
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Attend daily stand-ups and security meetings
• Produce clear, well-structured technical notes and presentations

 

Who you are: 

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; entering senior year in Fall 2025
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Familiarity with Elastic/ELK or similar SIEM/XDR platforms (bonus)
• Basic understanding of network principles (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
• Working knowledge of security/compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to commit to at least 3 days/week onsite in our NYC office

 

 ECI’s culture is all about connection - connection with our clients, our technology and most importantly with each other.  In addition to working with an amazing team around the world, ECI offers a competitive compensation package:  based upon location, experience, education/skill level, and includes benefit eligibility the first of the month, 401K and so much more!  If you believe you’d be a great fit and are ready for your best job ever, we’d like to hear from you! 

 

Love Your Job, Share Your Technology Passion, Create Your Future Here!