BACKGROUND The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), was created by and for members and operates as a member-driven 501(c)(6), not-for-profit entity. FS-ISAC serves as a bi-directional information and intelligence organization leading the Financial Services Sector efforts to protect against and mitigate cyber and physical threats and incidents against member firms.
POSITION SUMMARY This internship will deliver practical cyber threat intelligence (CTI) skills and knowledge to the intern through on-the-job training and industry work experience. The intern will gain skills and knowledge by providing support to and being mentored by staff in the following two roles within our Global Intelligence Office (GIO): Intelligence Officer (IO) and Intelligence Analyst (IA). This is a 12 week internship (3 June to 23 August - can shift start date to 1 July for those graduating in June). This is a hybrid internship that reports into our Reston, VA headquarters. M & W typically in-office, T, R, & F typically telework (
28 hr./week, $25/hr.).
CTI TALENT PIPELINE This position is part of the FS-ISAC's "Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Talent Pipeline" which offers interns training and a potential path for full-time employment on FS-ISAC's intelligence team. Upon completion of an internship, individuals may be offered the opportunity to become a Co-op. Co-ops are one year long (40 hr./week, $25/hr.) and include benefits (healthcare, 401k, etc.). Upon completion of a Co-op, individuals may be offered the ability to join our Global Intelligence Office as a full-time, non-term limited Jr. Intelligence Analyst.
RESPONSIBILIITIES - Conduct multiple-source intelligence analysis on current and emerging threats to produce polished, actionable intelligence reports.
- Provide support to the intelligence analysts to deliver strategic intelligence to FS-ISAC members on threats to the sector and incident reporting, in accordance with FS-ISAC classification and handling protocols.
- Monitor and analyze real-time and historical information, conducting research using various sources/tools.
- Participate in information security and cyber threat intelligence training and events.
- Throughout the internship, develop knowledge of financial services sector assets, functions, and institutions to provide actionable intelligence support.
REQUIREMENTS (NO PRIOR CYBER-RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED) - Pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in international affairs, political science, security studies or a related field.
- Knowledge of basic principles including parts of speech, sentence structure, sourcing, and writing for different audiences.
- Displays effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to compose finished intelligence reports in a timely, concise, and accurate manner in accordance with FS-ISAC standards.
- Possesses ability to approach research and analysis in an objective, logical, and rational manner; understands biases and exercises informed judgement and initiative.
- Possesses strong time management skills to work multiple processes at the same time and to a high degree of quality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is a hybrid internship position that reports to Reston, VA headquarters (work-from-office: M & W, work-from-home: T, R, & F). The position requires a professional work environment, and the candidate must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate.