SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-09-25
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SOC / MDR Analyst - Internship

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Program summary

Put your watch-standing, intelligence analysis, or signals experience to work in a civilian Security Operations Center. This 16-week SkillBridge internship, administered by Covenant HR, embeds transitioning service members in a live SOC or Managed Detection & Response environment — developing proficiency in threat monitoring, alert triage, and incident response with a strong probability of full-time employment upon completion.

Roles & job description

The SOC / MDR Analyst SkillBridge participant operates within a Covenant HR employer partner's security operations environment. Under the supervision of a designated SOC or MDR industry mentor, the participant conducts alert triage, SIEM platform operations, threat detection, and incident response support across a 16-week structured program. Training progresses from SOC environment orientation and threat fundamentals through behavioral analytics, threat hunting, and detection engineering, culminating in a live analyst desk capstone where the participant manages real alerts with minimal supervision. The program concludes with a performance debrief, employment offer discussion, and a credentialing roadmap aligned to CompTIA Sec+, CySA+, GCIA, or relevant SANS certification pathways.

Target military occupations

35N, CTN, CTI, 1N4, 1B4, 3D0X2, 0231, 2621

Eligibility notes

- Must be an active-duty service member within 180 days of separation or retirement- Must have unit commanding officer approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program- Background in signals intelligence, watch-standing, intelligence analysis, or cyber operations strongly preferred- Relevant MOS/rate/AFSC: 35N, CTN, CTI, 1N4, 1B4, 3D0X2, 0231, 2621- Active Secret clearance preferred; not required- Personnel with NOC, network operations, or 24/7 shift operations experience from any MOS are encouraged to apply- Must be able to operate in a remote or hybrid work environment- No prior civilian cybersecurity certification required

Additional notes

None

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Interview prep for this program▸
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
  • ▸ "You list 35N, CTN, CTI — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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