Security Engineering Intern, Blue Team

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Security Intern to join our Blue Team (Cyber Defense). This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in defending our organization's digital assets across Security Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Hunting, and AI-driven security automation. The ideal candidate will support our engineers in day-to-day defensive operations while developing practical skills in a fast-paced security environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in monitoring and triaging security alerts from our SIEM (e.g., ELK, DataDog), and help tune detection rules to reduce noise and improve alert fidelity

• Support cloud security monitoring and help review/remediate cloud misconfigurations using Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools

• Shadow CSIRT members during security incident investigations and assist with preliminary analysis and documentation

• Participate in threat hunting exercises to identify suspicious activity that automated tools might miss

• Help operate and maintain defensive technologies such as EDR/XDR, WAF, Email Security, and IDS/IPS

• Contribute to security tooling and automation projects, including writing scripts that interface with cloud-based APIs

• Explore and apply AI/LLM tools to enhance detection accuracy and streamline security workflows

• Help document security procedures, runbooks and reports.

What we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and network fundamentals

• Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS)

• Basic scripting or programming knowledge with willingness to automate repetitive tasks

• Awareness of the MITRE ATT&CK framework

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effectively communicate technical issues to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally (Vietnamese and English)

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about cyber defense and to use AI tools in daily workflows

• Understanding and/or experience working in a Cryptocurrency/Blockchain/Fintech/Finance Trading domain preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SIEM tools and security monitoring concepts

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native security services

• Exposure to IaC (Infrastructure as Code) solutions or systems automation platforms

• Experience with security tools (EDR, WAF, DNS security, etc.)

• Interest in pursuing cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, AWS SAA, CEH)

• Interest in AI Security topics.

What’s in it for you:

• Hands-on experience across multiple cybersecurity domains

• Mentorship from experienced security professionals

• Exposure to enterprise-grade security tools and technologies

• Opportunity to participate in real security operations and projects

• Potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance

• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments

Duration 3-6 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and mutual agreement.

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