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Security analyst | Internship in SOC

Vilnius · Remote · FullTime · NordVPN

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PythonBashCybersecuritySIEMIncident ResponseMentoringCommunication
THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED VPN, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands. Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Actively participate in the team’s on-call rotation schedule to monitor, triage, and rapidly respond to critical, out-of-hours security alerts. - Support the incident response team through all phases of active investigations, including root cause analysis,and post-incident documentation. - Assist in proactive threat-hunting exercises using threat intelligence and/or hypothesis-driven techniques. - Inspect network traffic, system event logs, and endpoint data to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and suspicious behavioral patterns. - Prepare clear, structured summaries of investigation findings, hunting metrics, and recommended remediation steps. CORE REQUIREMENTS - Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. - Grasp of core networking protocols, operating system internals, and the cyber attack lifecycle (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK framework). - Exposure to foundational security tooling concepts, including SIEM architectures, endpoint protection (EDR), firewalls, and network intrusion systems. - Fluent communication in Lithuanian and English. BONUS POINTS FOR - Hands-on experience in capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions, home labs, or platforms like TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or Blue Team Labs Online. - Basic scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for parsing log files and automating repetitive tasks. - Familiarity with common malware analysis concepts, forensic artifacts. - Ability to evaluate disparate data points, think critically about attacker behavior, and approach investigations systematically. - Clear written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrated eagerness to learn, receptive to technical feedback, and comfortable collaborating in a dynamic team setting.   WHAT WE OFFER - Sharpen your edge: training, mentorship, and room to grow — always. - Take the time you need: extra vacation days, sick days, and time off when life calls. - Get premium healthcare: private health insurance in Lithuania and Poland — fully covered. - Protect your peace: enjoy free subscriptions to Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic, and our own resilience and mindfulness trainings. - Own your fitness: in-house gyms, sport cards, online workouts, and personal guidance — on us. - Pack your bags for workation: experience our company-wide trip abroad to the fullest. - Work from anywhere: work from wherever keeps you in the zone. - Celebrate your milestones: birthdays, weddings, and new family members — all deserve a gift. - Parent with ease: children’s summer camps and flexibility around the schedule — because parenting never pauses. - Join the party: team building and company events people talk about for months. - Unlock Cyber City: coffee bar, open gyms, kids’ room, music room, massage chairs — our Vilnius HQ is yours to enjoy. Kindly refer to our Privacy Notice for Recruitment Candidates https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b2tV684_SYV1jQ4kuf91cnzrRBk3ef-5/view for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes. We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience. Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process. If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we’ll let you know in advance. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter. If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at [email protected]. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to [email protected].