Summer Intern - Technical Investigations Support

We are looking for a Summer Intern who will work closely with other NAXO staff and be responsible for handling technically challenging cybersecurity and cryptocurrency related tasks in support of investigative efforts. The exact tasks will be tailored based on your skills. The successful candidate will have experience using programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL), strong communications skills, and be able to identify, analyze, and synthesize relevant information from various (often-complex) sources to support investigations. The ideal candidate will have completed extensive coursework or have hands-on experience related to blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and digital forensics.The start and end dates for this position are flexible. This is a full-time position for summer 2027.

As an intern, you will:

• Gain real world experience supporting solving complex problems you would not encounter in an academic environment.
• Have an opportunity to develop tools that support important investigative workflows.
• Collaborate with a renowned team of cybercrime experts in a startup-like environment.
• Enjoy fun extracurriculars (team meals, events, etc.)
• Be considered for a permanent position after the completion of your internship

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of technically challenging cybersecurity and cryptocurrency related responsibilities in support of investigative efforts.
• Develop and document tools to collect, classify, and organize information.
• Conduct cryptocurrency investigations, trace blockchain transactions, collect aggregated blockchain data, and conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis.
• Create reports and other materials to summarize findings.
• Collaborate with other members of the investigative team.
• Contribute to ongoing research and development efforts.

Requirements:

• A rising senior or a graduate student.
• Experience using a programming language to accomplish investigative goals (e.g. Python).
• Basic computer networking and system administration literacy, including how to analyze network requests/responses and how to use virtual machines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including knowledge of various blockchain networks, cryptocurrencies, and exchanges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data science experience, including exposure to programming languages used to understand and synthesize large data sets (e.g. SQL).
• More advanced computer programming, system administration, and code review experience. This could be demonstrated through contributions to an open-source, research, or personal project or prior work experience.
• Experience in open-source intelligence analysis, preferably in the cryptocurrency or cybersecurity space. Proficiency in various open-source intelligence tools and techniques.
• Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including tracing experience and knowledge of various blockchain networks, cryptocurrencies, and exchanges.
• Experience working for a cryptocurrency firm, cybersecurity firm, law firm, law enforcement, or intelligence agency.