SOC Analyst Internship Program

About the internship

Our Security Operations Center (SOC) began as a homegrown Louisiana-based company, focused on establishing Louisiana as a cybersecurity center of excellence. However protecting our clients is a nation-wide effort. This internship opportunity is open to any capable US-based individual with a dedicated and proven interest in building their career in cyber. We are only accepting applicants who are or will be enrolled in a Computer Science or Cybersecurity focused degree program in October 2026.

Our core values

• Team Human: Respecting all humans is a critical part of who we are at C3. We practice integrity in all interactions, we empathize with others, we create a supportive work environment, and we support the communities in which we live and operate.
• Security First: At the cornerstone of our business, we prioritize security above convenience, cost or efficiency. A "security-first" approach means we practice what we preach and we lead by example for our clients.
• Be an Advocate: We are passionate in our advocacy for our customer's success and a path to the best solution for their business. We embrace feedback, put ourselves in your shoes and advocate for your interests as our own.
• Embrace Change: It's a practical necessity in an industry that never stands still. As a new entity born from the merger of two top-ranked CMMC-focused IT services companies, we're keenly aware that our success hinges on our ability to adapt - whether that means integrating new platforms, refining processes, or keeping pace with changing guidelines.
• Resilience: Our ability to withstand adversity and accomplish objectives while maintaining professionalism and discipline is critical to successful crisis management and risk avoidance.

Internship selection process

• Phase I - Application: Applicants complete Internship applications. The C3 SOC Leadership Team will review and screen applicants and select candidates for Phase II.
• Phase II - Assessment: Assessments will be assigned to candidates selected for Phase II. The C3 SOC Leadership Team will review Assessment results and select candidates for Phase III.
• Phase III - Interview: Phase III candidates will be scheduled for a (virtual) interview with the Internship Panel. The Internship Panel and the C3 SOC Leadership Team will select Interns and Intern Alternates.

Responsibilities

As part of our Security Operations Center (SOC) team of analysts who actively monitor security alerts, perform threat hunting, and escalate tickets in order to manage potential threats/risks within our client environments, responsibilities include:

• Complete the C3 SOC Analyst training program
• Learn the basics of Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), threat detection, and cybersecurity incident response (IR)
• Monitor, detect and respond to security events from reviewing logs and alerts, and provide support when analysis confirms actionable incidents
• Conduct network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of threat hunting and investigations
• Assist with auditing client security tool policies and configurations
• Assist in projects to streamline, improve and create required operational tools, rule sets, processes, and documentation related to SOC workflows
• Assist in testing, analyzing, and evaluating existing or proposed SOC team tools, utilities, systems, and processes
• Perform threat intelligence research with newly identified threats and vulnerabilities
• Develop, document, and correlate recommendations for cybersecurity incidents and alert tickets

Basic qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant IT/Cybersecurity degree program in LSU or LSU satellite campus
• Basic understanding of networks and technical environments, including conceptual knowledge of administering, defending, and analyzing servers or workstations
• Experience working with Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• Basic analytical, problem-solving, time management, organizational, and project management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, multitask, and prioritize during high-stakes security situations
• Comfortable using and/or learning tools such as Teams and Office
• Ability to follow defined processes and procedures, work independently and make decisions with minimal direction

Advanced qualifications

For students further along in their IT/Information Security studies or individuals who have decided to pursue a career in cyber and have work experience or completed self-study training via platforms such as LetsDefend, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, RangeForce, Udemy, Cybrary, Coursera, etc.).

• Experience with security tools in a work or lab* environment (lab = academic lab or home lab set up with servers, big data, and security tools set up to conduct tasks specific to analysis and triage of security data and events)

If you meet these advanced qualifications, we might even have a job for you so definitely reach out!

Schedule

16-38 hrs/wk

Compensation

$11 - $14 hourly, depending on experience. We will work with your academic institution if they offer academic credit.

Internship length

October 12, 2026 - Feb 12, 2027

Location

Remote (Louisiana preferred)