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Penetration Testing Intern

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About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Penetration Testing Intern to join our cybersecurity team. This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about ethical hacking, network security, and application security to gain real-world, hands-on experience in penetration testing.



What You’ll Learn / Responsibilities:

  • Assist in conducting internal and external penetration tests on web applications, APIs, and networks
  • Perform vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools
  • Document findings and support in writing penetration testing reports
  • Assist in simulating real-world attack scenarios to identify weaknesses
  • Help in tracking and verifying the remediation of security issues
  • Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and techniques


Requirements

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of networking, OWASP Top 10, Linux, and web application security
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
  • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and work in a team environment
  • Good communication skills and attention to details.


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