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FM Research Cybersecurity Co-op - Summer/Fall 2026

FM • Full-time • Melrose, MA, US • $48k - $57.60k / year • 2d ago

We are seeking a cybersecurity-focused co-op student to assist in the design, deployment, and monitoring of a cloud-based Operational Technology (OT) honeypot. This role offers hands-on experience in threat detection, network segmentation, and cloud integration, with potential interaction between virtual and physical lab environments.

Assist in the deployment and configuration of a cloud-based OT honeypot (e.g., using AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Support integration between the honeypot and physical lab infrastructure.
Configure network segmentation and firewall rules to isolate honeypot traffic.
Monitor honeypot activity and analyze captured data for threat intelligence.
Document architecture, configurations, and observed behaviors.
Collaborate with team members to simulate OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) and emulate industrial devices.
Apply basic hardening techniques to honeypot systems to simulate realistic environments.
Support log forwarding and integration with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK).
Assist in vulnerability scanning and patching of honeypot components.

Required Skills

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: IP addressing, VLANs, routing, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, NAT.
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V).
Basic experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP): VPCs, subnets, security groups.
Exposure to cybersecurity tools: Wireshark, tcpdump, vulnerability scanners (e.g., Tenable, Qualys).
Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS environments.
Understanding of Active Directory and basic hardening practices.
Comfort with CLI tools and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).

Preferred Skills

Experience with honeypot frameworks (e.g., Conpot, T-Pot, Cowrie).
Familiarity with OT protocols and industrial control systems.
Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.
Knowledge of threat detection and incident response workflows.
Experience with secure authentication practices.
Experience writing technical reports.

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