Cyber Threat Operations Summer Internship, Avant
Part time
USD $32 - USD $36 hour
Requires M, T, Th in-office
3 days a week in office
Personal credit FinTech
Be an early applicant
Personal credit FinTech
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
USD $32 - USD $36 hour
Requires M, T, Th in-office
3 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To move financial lives forward.
Role
Who you are
- Successful completion of undergraduate coursework (or reputable trade program) in cybersecurity
- Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
- General knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with cybersecurity endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management tools
- Basic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, MacOS) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols)
- Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with CTOC analysts to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, exploits and kill chain methodology
- Introductory knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and operations
- Basic exposure to one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell and Bash) preferred
- Basic knowledge of adversary tactics
- We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description
What the job involves
- We're looking for an intern to join our cyber threat operations team
- This internship is an opportunity that introduces aspiring cybersecurity professionals to the day-to-day operations of security within the company
- Interns are primarily exposed to frontline duties associated with cybersecurity practices, and are introduced to the processes of event assessment and escalation (when warranted) to senior members of the cybersecurity team
- The internship is a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand how cybersecurity controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across the business
- Working alongside a mentor, interns perform data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks
- Interns also work with cybersecurity team members to understand architectural designs, best practices, and event and incident response (IR) obligations
- Interns provide support to the cyber threat operations center (CTOC) and teams
- To be effective, interns must have a general understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, as well as solid practical hands-on experience with computers
- Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity management and senior employees
- Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team
- Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization
- Work with senior members of the team to learn basic first-line threat assessment and response tasks and progress toward independence after proving competence
- Execute tasks requested by cybersecurity team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep
- Assist in supporting CTOC and Helpdesk teams
- Monitor dashboards and event logs with escalation to members of the cybersecurity team
- Attain proven proficiency with cybersecurity tools and perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage
- Read daily cybersecurity resources to stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities
- Actively participate with the team in mock threat exercises to strengthen skills
Our take
Many Americans with below average credit scores are caught in a bind: they're unable to improve their score, and simultaneously cannot access traditional loans. Avant's alternative is to offer credit options that are powered by machine learning and based upon a large database that helps to manage risk.
For its users, the company offers a quick credit decision and speedy access to any allotted funds. It has issued over $8 billion in loans to date, and has also expanded its business through the acquisitions of ReadyForZero in 2015 and Zero Financial in 2021.
This expansion has enabled Avant to reach towards its goal of offering a whole suite of products in a single platform, such as loans, credit cards, and deposits. Although there are many FinTechs looking at ways to remove the barriers that people with low credit scores face when trying to take out loans, this expansion to banking products should help Avant to stand out.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Dec 2022
$125m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2015
$325m
SERIES E
Total funding: $779m
Company benefits
- Choice of great medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- 401(k) Match
- Unlimited paid time off
- Flexible work environment
- Generous paid parental leave
- Lunch allowance (Fooda) and in-office snacks
- WFH stipends for our remote employees
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development
- No meeting wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)
- Summer fridays
- Fun in-office and virtual social events
- (And who doesn’t love the swag)
Company HQ
River North, Chicago, IL
Leadership
Al Goldstein
(Co-Founder, Chair & CEO)They worked for a year at Deutsche Bank before founding Pangea Properties in 2008, and Avant in 2013. They have been Chair since, alongside founding Amount, Spring Labs, and StoicLane.
Paul Zhang
(Co-Founder & CIO)Having studied at the University of Illinois, they spent a year as a Software Engineer at CashNetUSA and Enova Financial. They founded Debteye in 2011, before starting Avant in 2013, serving first as CTO then Chief Architect, CTO again and finally CIO.
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