Internship Program Details:
UKG’s Intern program is dedicated to helping students jump start their business careers at a top-ranked technology company that cares about its people. Our interns work on enriching projects that have a significant business impact on the future of our company. In addition to your day-to-day work with your team, interns get to experience our award-winning culture through mentorship, learning programs, team-building activities, networking events, and more. We have big ideas — and need big thinkers to help us realize them.
This 6 month internship will begin on Monday January 13th, 2025, and will end on Friday July 11th, 2025. It is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am – 5:30pm. To be eligible for our internship program you must be able to work in a hybrid environment and be on-site 3 days per week at our Kilkenny office which is in the IDA Business and Technology Park.
About the role:
As a SOC Analyst Intern, you will be part of our Global Security Operations Center that follows a follow-the-sun structure, working to ensure continuous monitoring, detection and response to security events affecting UKG and our customers.
Responsibilities:
1. Continuously monitor assets and respond to active threats to and within the enterprise to identify and block malicious behavior and activities.
2. Detect, report, assess, and respond to information security incidents.
3. Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system [IDS] logs) to identify possible threats to network security.
4. Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
5. Read, interpret, write, modify, and execute simple scripts.
Basic Qualifications:
1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Interest in IT, infrastructure, engineering, and modern end user technologies.
2. Microsoft suite proficiency.
3. Quick learner with new software or computer applications.
4. Strong analytical, business process analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage and connect with stakeholders.
6. Knowledge of operating systems.
7. Knowledge of OSI model and underlying network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP).
8. Knowledge of the common networking and routing protocols.
Company Overview:
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people — then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
Where we’re going:
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.
Disability Accommodation:
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
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