SoFi · 13 hours ago
Intern, Cybersecurity SOC Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$44/hr - $55/hrSoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank focused on transforming personal finance. They are seeking a Cybersecurity SOC Intern to gain hands-on experience in their Security Operations Center, assisting with security alert triage, investigations, and incident response activities.
LendingFinanceFinTechPaymentsCreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Assist with security alert triage and monitoring across SOC detection tools
Support investigations of suspicious activity and potential security incidents under the guidance of senior analysts
Help collect, analyze, and document security artifacts such as logs, alerts, and indicators of compromise
Learn to use tools such as SIEM, EDR, email security, and threat intelligence platforms
Participate in incident response processes, including escalation, documentation, and post-incident review
Collaborate with SOC team members and cross-functional partners to improve detection quality and operational workflows
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree) with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship
Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles)
Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office at a hybrid capacity (2-3x a week)
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and common threats, such as phishing, malware, account compromise, and unauthorized access
Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VPNs
Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
Interest in security monitoring, incident response, and SOC operations
Ability to analyze and interpret logs and alerts to identify suspicious or anomalous activity
Exposure to or coursework involving SIEM, EDR, or security monitoring tools (hands-on experience is a plus, but not required)
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while taking ownership of assigned tasks
Preferred
Hands-on experience through labs, coursework, personal projects, or internships related to security operations or incident response
Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Elastic
Basic understanding of endpoint security and malware analysis concepts
Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK or threat intelligence frameworks
Participation in CTFs, security competitions, labs, or home labs
Scripting or automation exposure (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Relevant entry-level certifications or coursework (e.g., Security+, CCNA, cloud fundamentals)
Benefits
Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi
Exclusive opportunities to deliver a case study to SoFi leaders
Development sessions for career, financial, and professional growth
Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming
Networking socials to connect with fellow interns
SoFi swag giveaways
Personalized Mentorship Program
Fully stocked kitchen (snacks & drinks)
Access to senior leadership, including round tables with executives across all functions of SoFi
Company
SoFi
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.25BKey Investors
Fortress Investment GroupPGIMQatar Investment Authority
2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
Leadership Team
Anthony Noto
CEO
Jeremy Rishel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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