Cyber Security Threat Detection & Incident Response Intern

About the role

MUFG’s Regional Technology Information Security Team seeks a cybersecurity intern in Singapore for hands-on exposure to security operations, threat detection, incident response, detection engineering, and AI-assisted automation. The role supports APAC and global security initiatives through monitoring, alert analysis, incident workflows, reporting, documentation, and defensive capability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Automate SOC tasks, including email threat analysis, indicator-of-compromise blocking, and other workflows using AI and automation tools.
• Support monthly Key Risk Indicator reports by collecting data from multiple internal sources and preparing metrics and dashboards.
• Contribute to incident response activities, including timely investigation, containment, and recovery during cybersecurity incidents.
• Monitor daily security events and analyze threats including malware, vulnerability exploitation, denial-of-service attempts, and other attack vectors.
• Manage the SOC mailbox, analyze suspected phishing emails, and help triage or escalate security alerts.
• Maintain and develop standard operating procedures, guidelines, workflows, documentation, and process improvements.

Role context

• Join the Regional Technology Information Security Team within MUFG’s Systems Office for Asia Information Technology Risk Management Department.
• Gain hands-on experience across APAC in security operations, threat detection, incident response, and automation initiatives.
• Support ongoing improvements to defensive capabilities and contribute to global programs strengthening the bank’s security posture.

Application

• Submit a CV and cover letter through MUFG’s early careers website.
• The internship is based in Singapore and is open to Singaporean and permanent-resident students only.
• MUFG internship partners include NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, and SUSS; only shortlisted applicants will be notified.