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About the Role
The NYISO is seeking a Co-Op student to support enterprise security platforms, threat detection, security analytics, technical documentation, and operational improvement. The student will help document security-platform architecture and data flows, develop reports and dashboards, analyze alert trends, assist with threat hunting, and improve detection capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop architecture documentation for enterprise security platforms.
- Document system components, hostnames, data flows, integrations, dependencies, and platform connectivity.
- Create Microsoft Defender KQL queries, reports, and dashboards.
- Develop reporting for platform health, security coverage, operational metrics, and remediation opportunities.
- Review existing technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and currency.
- Create or update procedures for recurring operational and administrative activities.
- Identify and document security metrics, trends, and noteworthy threats.
- Contribute technical information for employee security-awareness communications.
- Develop and tune SIEM detection rules for anomalous network behavior and potential data-exfiltration activity.
- Design dashboards that monitor high-risk user and asset activities.
- Create data dictionaries and log-flow diagrams.
- Analyze alert trends to identify high-frequency false positives and potential tuning opportunities.
- Conduct structured threat-hunting activities to identify anomalies.
- Evaluate AI-assisted tools that may automate repetitive alert triage and support incident response.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure professionals.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, computer networking, and Windows environments.
- Strong written communication and technical-documentation skills.
- Familiarity with security tools, scripting, or data analysis.
- Exposure to PowerShell, Python, or Kusto Query Language is helpful.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical information and identify meaningful patterns.
- Ability to work independently and learn unfamiliar technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and interest in threat detection, security monitoring, or incident response.
- Ability to document findings and communicate them clearly to technical stakeholders.
- All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.
Skills
- PowerShell
- Python
- Kusto Query Language
- IBM QRadar
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Tenable Security Center
- Nessus
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
Location
- Albany, NY area
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- In-office
Experience Level
- Co-Op student
Education Level
- Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $22—$35 USD
About the Company
- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future.
- The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals.
- Our co-op programs give young professionals the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of New York electricity markets, bulk electricity systems and how we plan for New York State’s energy future.
Equal Opportunity
- The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.