Internship

Job Description

About Binary Defense:

Binary Defense is a leading provider of security operations, assisting organizations of all sizes in proactively identifying, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks. They offer a customized Open XDR approach encompassing Managed Detection and Response, advanced Threat Hunting, Digital Risk Protection, Phishing Response, and Incident Response services. Their aim is to help clients enhance their security programs efficiently and effectively, tailored to their specific risks and business needs. Utilizing a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), extensive cybersecurity expertise, and advanced technology, Binary Defense serves hundreds of companies across various industries. They emphasize providing actionable insights swiftly, building resilience against evolving threats, and freeing up clients’ time. Binary Defense boasts partnerships with notable organizations like the Cleveland Browns and PGA TOUR players. They offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements, and training opportunities.

Job Description: Internship

Binary Defense seeks interns to contribute to the enhancement of their flagship product and next-generation platform. Interns will be integrated into a delivery team, tackling real-world challenges across planning, design, development, and testing. The company offers full-time summer internships, part-time semester options, and co-op programs. As a remote-friendly organization, they emphasize trust and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively within a product-focused software delivery team using agile engineering and DevOps practices to deliver high-quality security products.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: defining, designing, estimating, planning, and executing user stories.
• Develop high-quality, well-tested code.
• Continuously improve individual and team performance, as well as the technology products and their delivery/support processes.
• Actively engage with a mentor and the team.
• Undertake other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• US Citizenship and residence in the continental US.
• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Junior or Senior status in a full-time degree program.
• Programming experience in one of the following languages: C#, Java, Python, Typescript, etc.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts verbally and in writing.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and highly collaborative nature.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior hands-on software development experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technological aptitude: Knowledge and interest in current system architecture, automation, cloud technologies, and advanced technology trends, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
• Collaborative spirit: Ability to work closely with team members and stakeholders to understand needs, gain perspectives, and deliver solutions collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm: High energy and passion for delivering value quickly.
• Adaptability and inclusivity: Willingness to work with team members to identify pain points and adjust standards, tools, and best practices accordingly.
• Transparency: A commitment to open communication and transparency. Honest, humble, friendly, and collegial demeanor.
• Creative problem-solving skills: Ability to approach solutions creatively and identify innovation opportunities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Accountability: Strong sense of responsibility for timely task completion and ensuring shared understanding of tasks.