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Cyber Forensics Internship Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Cyber Forensics Internship information

What is a cyber forensics internship?

A Cyber Forensics Internship is a temporary, practical work experience where students or recent graduates assist professionals in investigating cybercrimes and analyzing digital evidence. Interns learn to use specialized tools and techniques to recover, preserve, and analyze data from computers, networks, and mobile devices. They work alongside experienced forensic analysts to understand real-world procedures, legal considerations, and reporting requirements. This internship helps individuals gain hands-on skills and industry knowledge, preparing them for a career in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

What types of tasks or projects can I expect to work on during a cyber forensics internship?

As a Cyber Forensics Intern, you can expect to be involved in hands-on tasks such as assisting with the recovery and analysis of digital evidence, supporting incident response teams, and helping document findings for legal or compliance purposes. You may also shadow experienced analysts during investigations, learn to use forensic tools, and participate in mock breach scenarios. Regular collaboration with IT, legal, and security teams is common, providing valuable exposure to real-world workflows and cross-functional teamwork within the cybersecurity landscape.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cyber forensics intern, and why are they important?

To excel as a Cyber Forensics Intern, a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, digital evidence handling, and knowledge of cybersecurity principles is essential, often supported by coursework or certifications in digital forensics. Familiarity with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, and basic scripting or programming skills are commonly required in this field. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication set standout candidates apart in investigations and team settings. These skills ensure accurate evidence collection, efficient analysis, and clear reporting, all crucial for supporting cybercrime investigations and maintaining data integrity.

What is the difference between Cyber Forensics Internship vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Forensics InternshipCyber Security Analyst
Required CredentialsRelevant coursework, certifications like CEH or CISSP preferredCertifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ often required
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in labs or security teamsFull-time role in security operations centers or IT departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by cybersecurity firms, law enforcement, and tech companies for trainingEmployed across industries to protect organizational assets
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level opportunities in cyber forensicsSeeking roles in cybersecurity with a focus on threat detection

While a Cyber Forensics Internship provides hands-on experience in digital evidence analysis, a Cyber Security Analyst role involves ongoing security monitoring and threat mitigation. Internships are ideal for gaining foundational skills, whereas analysts actively protect organizational systems.

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College Intern - Cyber Security Threat Management

Tempe, AZ • Hybrid


Salt River Project
Utilities • 5 - 10K employees

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Job description

Requisition ID: 20456

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Access to a recreation and fitness facility
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year
Summary

SRP's Cyber Security Strategic Defense department is seeking an intern to support a wide range of functions within the Threat Management team. Threat Management serves as SRP's cyber security operations center (SOC), and is responsible for detection, response, and remediation of cyber security events across the enterprise.

The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department's needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.

 Work week is Monday - Friday during support hours of 6am-6pm. Must be able to work 2 days on-site per week.

What You'll Do
  • Develop skills and learn procedures to effectively identify, detect, contain, eradicate, recover, and document cyber incidents in an enterprise environment to effectively defend against cyber threats.
  • Maintain awareness of current threat landscape utilizing threat intelligence from government and industry partners, as well as information security community resources.
  • Learn about malware, cyber threat hunting, security analytic tool best practices, and vulnerability management.
  • Support internal tool sets, including antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), IPS/IDS, sandboxing/emulation, forensic software, SEG/Email Security, etc.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other cyber security teams on security control design, deployment, and configuration.
  • Cultivate an understanding of SRP's network environment, critical applications, and infrastructure.
  • Identify opportunities to develop new detections and monitoring capabilities based on log data and telemetry.
  • Create and maintain documentation related to procedural workflows within the Security Operations domain, including playbooks, tool support guides, and knowledge base articles.
Education
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of Computer Operating systems, software, and hardware.
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Information Technology and Cyber Security fields.
  • Ability to communicate well with others and to perform work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset and exhibit a collaborative work style.
  • Detail orientated, critical thinking, problem solving in a fast-paced technical setting.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office products.

Eligibility:

  • In order to be eligible for the Student Intern Program at SRP, the employee must be actively enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours that are college level (100) or above over the course of a regular semester and must be working towards a degree from an accredited college or university.
  • For an accelerated program, the student must be enrolled in six credit hours in the equivalent of a traditional semester.
  • College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.



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