NAXO · 21 hours ago
Summer Intern - Technical Investigations Support
NAXO is a blockchain investigations and digital forensics firm trusted by top law firms, corporations, and law enforcement agencies for their most technically complex cases. They are looking for a Summer Intern to handle technically challenging cybersecurity and cryptocurrency related tasks in support of investigative efforts, collaborating with a team of cybercrime experts.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Take ownership of technically challenging cybersecurity and cryptocurrency related responsibilities in support of investigative efforts
Develop and document tools to collect, classify, and organize information
Conduct cryptocurrency investigations, trace blockchain transactions, collect aggregated blockchain data, and conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis
Create reports and other materials to summarize findings
Collaborate with other members of the investigative team
Contribute to ongoing research and development efforts
Qualification
Required
A rising undergraduate senior or a graduate student
Experience using a programming language to accomplish investigative goals (e.g. Python)
Basic computer networking and system administration literacy, including how to analyze network requests/responses and how to use virtual machines
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including knowledge of various blockchain networks, cryptocurrencies, and exchanges
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Data science experience, including exposure to programming languages used to understand and synthesize large data sets (e.g. SQL)
More advanced computer programming, system administration, and code review experience. This could be demonstrated through contributions to an open-source, research, or personal project or prior work experience
Experience in open-source intelligence analysis, preferably in the cryptocurrency or cybersecurity space. Proficiency in various open-source intelligence tools and techniques
Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including tracing experience and knowledge of various blockchain networks, cryptocurrencies, and exchanges
Experience working for a cryptocurrency firm, cybersecurity firm, law firm, law enforcement, or intelligence agency
Benefits
Enjoy fun extracurriculars (team meals, events, etc.)
Be considered for a permanent position after the completion of your internship.