2026 Information Security Operations Center Analyst Technical Intern (Jan and May 2027 hires)

About the role

This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. The intern will work with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Church’s 24/7 Information Security Operations Center (ISOC) to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats to Church networks, systems, and data across the globe.
• Perform technical analysis to determine if an event is malicious, assess its impact, and recommend remediation steps.
• Investigate a range of security events, from phishing attacks against Church leaders to malware events on employee workstations.
• Use enterprise tools such as Splunk, Palo Alto, Cisco, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Sophos, and others to aid investigations.
• Follow a mature in-house training plan with clear milestones and supervision.
• Work under supervision with defined escalation paths.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or within one year of graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a current temple-worthy member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Solid business presentation skills: ability to articulate technical concepts clearly, both visually and verbally.
• Technology background is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with and providing information to management levels.
• Security certifications are a bonus.
• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of system administration, including Linux and Windows.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong technical analysis skills.

Schedule

40-hour per week internship lasting approximately 4 months. The SOC operates 24/7; analysts work 12-hour shifts for 3 consecutive days per week, plus 4 hours of meetings and training (total 40 hours). Remote and hybrid options are available. Office located in Riverton, UT.