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Who We Are

Legato Security is an information security firm founded upon the belief that every organization has the right to keep its data private and secure. Our mission is to build close partnerships with our clients, serving them not as just a vendor, but as trusted advisors helping to build effective, proactive plans. Our focus is always on both the technical and human elements within an organization. We believe in comprehensive strategies designed to harden networks, deflect attackers, and rapidly recover from any accidents. As technology progresses, so do our tactics, ensuring our experts are always prepared to serve forward-looking leaders eager to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Position Overview

This internship is designed to help you succeed in the cybersecurity space!

Legato Security provides SOCaaS. We are seeking a focused intern interested in gaining experiences in fighting against cyber threats. This role will report directly to the SOC manager, and work with other SOC staff on analyzing security events, investigating and responding to incidents, and other SOC duties as assigned.

A successful candidate will learn and build upon security best practices, security tool administration and maintenance, and other essential security skills such as:

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve and document security alerts or incidents
• Efficiently investigate a ticket with a clear, reproducible workflow and steps
• Identify critical artifacts of an alert or incident and track the event trail to determine what occurred and what actions were taken
• Resolve incidents with appropriate actions and/or provide effective suggestions for end-users or clients
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining transparency and professionalism at all times

Our company is growing rapidly and there are growth opportunities for a candidate who can hit the ground running, is a self-starter, and who can demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Please note that we will begin reviewing applications in early November.

This position is expected to commence on or around January 13, 2025, and conclude approximately on April 9, 2025. The dates provided are subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret security and system logs for events, irregularities, and potential incidents, escalating issues as necessary
• Document Standard Operating Procedures, SOC playbooks, configuration guides, and security standards
• Analyze suspicious emails and other incidents to determine false positives or necessary escalation
• Investigate and respond promptly to suspicious activities
• Utilize various security tools (e.g. SIEM, XDR, IDS/ID) and follow the principles of the CIA triad to safeguard client data
• Collaborate with team members to resolve security incidents, ensuring client security
• Communicate with users regarding potential security threats to help maintain a secure environment
• Insert responsibilities

Qualifications

Perks

• Paid internship designed to prepare you with real projects and mentorships that will last throughout your career!
• Start-up culture with an office in downtown Salt Lake City, UT
• Exposure to various applications, including CrowdStrike Falcon, Sumo Logic, Palo Alto Cortex, Area1, and many other SIEMs and MSSPs.

Embark on a journey where your skills are valued, your growth is fostered, and your voice is heard. At Legato Security, we understand that diversity is the key to innovation. Our hiring process is designed to provide a transparent, consistent, and uniform experience for all applicants, mitigating unconscious bias every step of the way. We foster a culture of belonging, where each team member is an integral part of the Legato family.

Legato Security is an equal-opportunity employer.