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Security Operations IT Intern (Finance)



Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Summary of Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Security Operations IT Intern represents a gateway position for a career in Information Assurance and Security at the ESA, LLC Fort Worth Operations Site. The Security Operations IT Intern is a member of the information security team and works closely with other members of the team to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive information security program. This role is primarily responsible for operational security tasks such as vulnerability management, log monitoring and analysis, and incident response.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful

  • Analyze potential infrastructure security incidents to determine if incident qualifies as a legitimate security breach.
  • Perform network incident investigations, determining the cause of the security incident and preserving evidence for potential legal action.
  • Monitor and correlate security event log information to identify and detect anomalous activity.
  • Initiate escalation procedure to counteract potential threats/vulnerabilities.
  • Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring, patching and incident response.
  • Appropriately inform and advise management on incidents and incident prevention.
  • Maintain security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; assisting with the development of training programs.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts and develop solutions efficiently.
  • Perform enterprise security platform operation & maintenance.
  • Gather intelligence on, characterize, and track threat actors' activities, ranging from tactical (targeted) level capabilities to global operations.
  • Correlate collected intelligence, in order to build upon a larger knowledge base of tracked threat activity.
  • Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

  • Currently seeking a bachelor's degree in information technology, cyber security, or a related field is required
  • Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
    • ESD
    • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of common L4-L7 protocols such as SSL, HTTP, DNS, SMTP and IPsec
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, computer networking, routing, switching and packet analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows endpoint (XP, 7, 8, 10) system administration capabilities.
  • Proficient understanding of Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012) system administration capabilities.
  • Experience using high-level programming languages (i.e., C++, Python, MS PowerShell) to automate system administration tasks.
  • Fundamental knowledge of industry standard information security tools (i.e., Wireshark, Kali Linux, TCP Dump, NMAP).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 3-5 years equivalent IT work experience.
  • Detailed understating of network defense practices
  • Detailed knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (e.g. NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4, NISP SP 800-171) compliance standards, controls and remediation technologies, solutions and processes.
  • Knowledge of system security design and defense-in-depth concepts
  • Ability to communicate technical security information to non-technical personnel
  • 3-5 years of Information Security experience
  • Knowledge of information security practices, principles, and tools
  • Ability to obtain a government clearance (US Citizenship is required)

Travel/Physical Requirements

  • Matrix organizational structure
  • Fast-paced
  • Deliverables-oriented

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Apply

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