About the role#
The Cyber Security Intern joins the Security Analytics team for a 10-week summer program. This is a hands-on analyst role where you will support live alerts, assist with threat hunting, and build documentation to strengthen incident response. You will work 20-30 hours per week and gain experience with the tools and workflows used by professional analysts. This position is based on-site in Frisco, Texas.
What you'll do#
- Complete a capstone project identifying a detection gap, mapping it to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and building a corresponding runbook.
- Assist with triage by processing live alerts from SIEM, EDR, and MDR partners using established runbooks.
- Perform guided threat hunts across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud telemetry.
- Document detection gaps and define expected telemetry requirements.
- Build and update investigation runbooks to improve incident response consistency.
- Contribute to security control improvements based on investigation findings.
- Collaborate with IT and service desk teams to resolve security issues.
- Work alongside the managed security partner to understand alert flows and escalations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Working understanding of core security concepts including authentication, access control, the attack lifecycle, malware, phishing, and log analysis.
- Familiarity with Windows and basic networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP.
- Strong written communication skills to document evidence and investigation results.
- Proactive, coachable, and self-directed approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work with people outside the immediate team, including data owners and vendors.
- Preferred: Experience with query languages (KQL, SQL, SPL), scripting (Python, PowerShell), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure/Entra, Office 365), or hands-on exposure to security tooling through labs or CTFs.
Location & details#
- Location: Frisco, Texas, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL)
Welltower Inc. is a public real estate investment trust founded in 1970. The company focuses on seniors housing and wellness properties across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Its portfolio includes over 2,500 communities that combine housing with hospitality services. The organization operates with approximately 1,039 employees.
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