About the role#
This is an entry level role focused on protecting Coretek and its customers. You will join a team of security professionals to respond to alerts, triage issues, and manage cases. Coretek provides structured training and on the job experience to help you grow your skills in a service provider environment. This is a full-time, paid co-op position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Respond to security alerts and validate findings.
- Handle incident escalations through SIEM, ITSM, Cyber Case Management tools, email, and phone.
- Support incident response investigations for Coretek and our customers.
- Escalate incidents to the appropriate teams for deeper investigation or remediation.
- Learn to analyze logs and alerts.
- Coordinate with internal teams to provide incident handling support.
- Update and improve existing incident response procedures and runbooks.
What you'll need#
- Education or self-taught knowledge in incident response, system forensics, or cyber security.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, including command line use.
- A foundation in networking fundamentals and TCP/IP.
- Knowledge of common network services and client/server applications.
- Ability to work on a shift.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to work with varied levels of staff.
- Problem-solving skills to diagnose technical issues.
- Ability to learn new technology and concepts quickly.
- Experience with enterprise SIEM products, ITSM, SOAR, or Cyber Case Management tools is preferred.
- Exposure to log analysis and information security tools for packet capture or network fingerprinting.
- Understanding of exploits, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics.
- Experience with scripting in Python, Perl, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
- Knowledge of database structures, queries, and Regular Expressions is a plus.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Location & details#
- This position is remote.
- You must be able to work a shift schedule.
- This is a full-time, paid co-op.
About Coretek
Coretek provides IT consulting and managed services with a focus on Microsoft Azure cloud solutions. Founded in 2005, the company operates as a privately held firm based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It employs between 201 and 500 people. The firm specializes in infrastructure consulting, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for its clients.
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