Summary
Location
St. Louis
Type
internship
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About this role
Program Dates: June 9 – August 14, 2026 (10 weeks)
Position Summary
This role is ideal for a motivated individual eager to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will be actively involved in various critical aspects of cybersecurity operations. This position offers a comprehensive learning experience in cybersecurity monitoring, alerting and investigation, incident response, and vulnerability management. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies, working alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals. This hands-on experience will be invaluable in preparing you for a career in cybersecurity.
Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader.
Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance may be considered early for a full-time position following graduation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Endpoint and Email Monitoring: Learn the fundamentals of monitoring endpoints and email systems to detect potential security threats.
- Alerting and Investigation: Gain hands-on experience in identifying, analyzing, and investigating security alerts.
- Incident Response: Assist in the response to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
- Vulnerability Management: Participate in the identification and management of system vulnerabilities to enhance our security posture.
Qualifications
- Current students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027
- Successfully complete assessments within 5 days of receiving the link.
- Ability to work and commute out of FFP’s St. Louis, MO office; no relocation assistance provided
- Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
- Demonstrated track record of academic success and/or professional pursuits
- High degree of personal and professional maturity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Intellectual curiosity and confidence to take initiative
- Exceptional work ethic and a deep sense of accountability
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
This position is a non-exempt position. The base pay for this role is expected to be $22/hr. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.
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About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is an interdependent network of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, rooted in a client-first approach and powered by the collective energy and capabilities of its many advisors and professionals. The Focus network includes wholly owned firms operated under the Focus Partners brand that reflect the company’s key business lines. Through a blend of innovative solutions, strong capital backing, and deep business expertise, Focus empowers its firms to achieve their business objectives by helping them to better serve their clients and advisors.
What you'll do
- Interns will learn to monitor endpoints and email systems for security threats, assist in incident response, and participate in vulnerability management. This role provides hands-on experience in various aspects of cybersecurity operations.
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