Job Description

Job ID: 26-380 

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern 

Summer 2026: June 2026 – August 2026 with potential to extend part time in the Fall 

Applications will be reviewed, and candidate outreach will start in January 2026 

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. This internship program offers hands-on, project-based experience, providing a meaningful and impactful experience. We ensure that each student is mentored and supported during their journey with Barracuda. We offer social and developmental events and activities to provide an unforgettable experience. 

Barracuda's 2026 Internship is reserved for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and does not require work authorization, now or in the future. This role is hybrid based out of Chelmsford, MA and required on site days Tuesday and Wednesday. 

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization.  Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. 

Envision yourself at Barracuda 

We are seeking a driven, eager to learn Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to join our Security Operations Center Team. As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will help support the Barracuda XDR SOC Blue Team with daily tasks focusing on service delivery and SOC efficiency. This includes triaging security events, facilitating customer inquiries, managing processes and runbooks, researching and developing SOC advancements, and more. The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern works among a skilled global SOC team to address security matters across Barracuda XDR customer base. We want someone who is a self-starter, passionate about technology, and excited to learn something new. 

What you'll be working on:

• Assist with daily operation of monitoring networks for security events/incidents to detect active threats, intrusions, and/or compromises, within our SIEM, SOAR, and TIP resources. 

• Facilitate operational tasks related to Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Scanning, and Email Protection solutions. 

• Support general inquiries/requests relevant to security concerns and recommendations. 

• Contribute to the SOC Emerging Threats program. This involves understanding the ever-changing global threat landscape and tracking changes in this area, as well as understanding the direct or indirect impact to the customer base by publishing threat advisories on a regular basis. 

• Engage in proactive security efforts by conducting threat hunting, attack and defend exercises, threat (malware, vulnerability) research, etc. 

• Help drive SOC efficiency by optimizing our knowledge base and associated processes. 
  
  

What you bring to the role:

• Currently enrolled in a Cybersecurity degree program, bootcamp, or other related learning. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Passion and interest in the Cybersecurity field and eagerness to learn and advance security operations. 

• Familiar with incident response and analysis of attack vectors such as: 

• Ransomware 

• Business Email Compromise 

• Phishing 

• Botnet 

• DDoS 

• SQL Injection 

• Supply Chain Attacks 

• Familiar with common SOC tools such as: 

• SIEM 

• SOAR 

• Other Log/Packet Analysis applications 

• EDR 

• Email Security 

• Threat Intelligence 

• Vulnerability Scanner 

• Sandbox Environments 

What you get from us:   

• Valuable experience working in a top-rated Security Operations Center, alongside experienced and talented Cybersecurity professionals, using industry best toolsets, protecting a vast number of businesses around the globe in various sectors. 

Benefits:  

• High-quality health benefits after 90 days 

• Retirement Plan with employer match 

• Paid Time Off benefits 

The anticipated on-target earnings range for this role is $23 - $33 per hour in Chelmsford, MA. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's education level, job type, and applicable employment laws.    

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