BACKGROUND:

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), was created by and for members and operates as a member-driven 501(c)(6), not-for-profit entity. FS-ISAC serves as a bi-directional information and intelligence organization leading the Financial Services Sector efforts to protect against and mitigate cyber and physical threats and incidents against member firms.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This internship will deliver practical cyber threat intelligence (CTI) skills and knowledge to the intern through on-the-job training and industry work experience. The intern will gain skills and knowledge by providing support to and being mentored by staff in the following two roles within our Global Intelligence Office (GIO): Intelligence Officer (IO) and Intelligence Analyst (IA)

This position is part of the FS-ISAC’s “Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Pipeline” which offers interns training and a potential path for full-time employment on FS-ISAC’s intelligence team. Upon completion of an internship, individuals may be offered the opportunity to become a Co-op. Co-ops are one year long (40 hr./week, $25/hr.) and include benefits (healthcare, 401k, etc.). Upon the completion of a Co-op, individuals may be offered the ability to join our Global Intelligence Office as a full-time, non-term limited Jr. Intelligence Analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct multiple-source intelligence analysis on current and emerging threats using advanced research methods and analytical techniques to produce polished, actionable intelligence reports.
• Provide support to the Cybersecurity and Technical Analysts to deliver tactical/technical intelligence to FS-ISAC members on threats to the sector and incident reporting, in accordance with FS-ISAC classification and handling protocols.
• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical information, and conduct research using various sources/tools.
• Throughout the course of the internship, develop in-depth knowledge of Financial Services Sector assets, functions, and institutions to provide meaningful critical information support.
• Participate in information security and cyber threat intelligence training and events.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in international affairs, political science, security studies or a related field.
• Knowledge of basic principles including parts of speech, sentence structure, sourcing, and writing for different audiences.
• Displays effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to compose finished intelligence reports in a timely, concise, and accurate manner in accordance with FS-ISAC standards.
• Possesses ability to approach research and analysis in an objective, logical, and rational manner; understands biases and exercises informed judgement and initiative.
• Possesses strong time management skills to work multiple processes at the same time and to a high degree of quality.

PREFERED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with advanced Excel functions, including creating pivot tables and formulas.
• Familiarity with the FS-ISAC, our mission, and the overall Financial Services Sector.
• Familiarity with the (US and global) intelligence community, law enforcement, and other relevant international organizations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a hybrid internship position that reports to Reston, VA headquarters (work-from-office: M & W, work-from-home: T, R, & F). The position requires a professional work environment, and the candidate must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate.