Junior Threat Analyst

Who Are We?  
We are a team that brought you Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner, dedicated to providing cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection to over 500 million users in 150 countries. At Gen, we offer flexible working options, generous time off, and competitive benefits in a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and celebrated. If you are smart, fearless, and dedicated, join us to power Digital Freedom and help consumers take control of their digital lives. 

About the role

Threat Labs, Gen is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Threat Analysis Engineer for an internship position in our team. The intern will work alongside experienced threat analysts and researchers to identify, analyze and detect emerging threats and attack vectors. This opportunity provides direct exposure to threat intelligence, malware analysis, and security research, offering a great chance to gain practical experience and a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity environment.

What you will do in this role:

• Collaborate with Senior Threat Analysts to develop your expertise in key areas of cybersecurity, including malware analysis, threat intelligence, and incident response.

• Assist in conducting in-depth static and behavioral analysis of malware samples to uncover functionalities, attack vectors, and possible indicators of compromise (IoCs).

• Participate in the analysis of malware to identify techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors, helping to inform threat detection and defense strategies.

• Learn how to develop detection patterns for various cyber threats and help track these threats to enhance protection mechanisms against the ever-evolving landscape of online risks.

• Contribute to the development of tools, scripts, and automation processes to streamline analysis workflows, increasing the efficiency and scalability of threat identification and response.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, threat intelligence, and malware analysis is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.

• Understanding of cyberattack techniques is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and techniques.

• Mentorship from industry experts and an opportunity to work on real-world security challenges.

• Potential for full-time employment based on performance and availability.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.