▷ Urgent: Cyber Security Internship Opportunity

Job Description

About The Opportunity

SOC Analyst & Security Engineering Internship (Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking) - Remote, Unpaid

A fast-growing organization operating in the Information Security & Networking sector, delivering managed security, penetration testing, and secure network design to enterprise and mid-market customers. We seek curious, hands-on interns to join a remote Security Operations Center (SOC) and engineering team focused on real-world security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability remediation across cloud and on-prem environments.

Role & Responsibilities

- Monitor security telemetry and alerts in SIEM platforms; triage, validate, and escalate incidents following defined playbooks.
- Perform vulnerability scans and basic penetration testing on assigned systems; document findings and recommend remediation steps.
- Investigate suspicious activity using log analysis, packet captures, and host forensics; produce clear incident summaries and timelines.
- Develop automation scripts (Python/Bash) to enrich alerts, reduce false positives, and streamline repetitive SOC tasks.
- Support secure configuration reviews for cloud and network assets; assist in implementing basic hardening recommendations.
- Collaborate with senior engineers on threat hunting, signature tuning, and knowledge-base updates to raise detection coverage.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

- Enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security or related field.
- Strong Linux command-line comfort and basic Windows troubleshooting skills.
- Practical experience with at least one scripting language (Python/Bash/PowerShell) for automation.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, ports) and common security tools (Nmap, Wireshark).
- Good written and verbal communication; able to produce concise incident reports and remediation guidance.

Preferred

- Hands-on exposure to SIEMs (Splunk/Elastic/QRadar) or logging stacks and alert tuning.
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanners (Nessus/OpenVAS) or basic pentesting lab experience (OWASP, Kali).
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS/Azure) and common hardening patterns.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

- 100% remote internship open to candidates based in India with flexible working hours.
- Mentorship from experienced security engineers, regular hands-on learning, and exposure to client-grade environments.
- Certificate of completion, letter of recommendation for high performers, and potential conversion to a full-time role.
- Full time opportunity is also open after internship.

Internship Details

- Type: Internship (Unpaid, learning-focused)
- Mode: Remote (Work from Anywhere)
- Duration: 45 months (flexible)
- Perks: Certificate of Completion, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Mentorship, Full-time opportunities for top performers.

This role is ideal for proactive learners seeking practical SOC and security-engineering experience. If you enjoy investigating incidents, automating workflows, and building defensive controls, apply with your resume and a short note describing a security project or lab exercise you completed.

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