Cyber Security Intern
SkillNexGen
About the Company
SkillNexGen powered by Sunsys Techsol Pvt. Ltd. is an innovation-driven company operating across IT Services, Renewable Energy, and Digital Solutions. Our mission is to build secure and scalable digital platforms that create social impact in clean energy, education, and inclusion. We promote a remote-first culture that supports learning, security awareness, and hands-on exposure.
About the Role
We are seeking a Cyber Security Intern who is detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about protecting digital systems. You will work with IT and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security practices, and support secure system operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring systems and networks for security threats
- Support vulnerability assessment and basic penetration testing
- Help implement security policies, controls, and best practices
- Analyze security logs and incident reports
- Assist in securing web applications and APIs
- Support awareness documentation and security reporting
- Work on basic cloud and data security practices
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic understanding of Cyber Security fundamentals
- Knowledge of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
- Familiarity with common threats, malware, and attacks
- Basic understanding of Linux/Windows systems
Preferred/Bonus Skills
- Knowledge of tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark
- Basic Cloud Security knowledge (AWS/Azure)
- Familiarity with SIEM concepts
- Knowledge of scripting (Python/Bash)
- Git/GitHub basics
Qualifications
- Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, or related fields
- Final-year students and freshers are welcome
Duration: 3/6 Months
Timing: Flexible (Part-time, ~2 hours/day)
Stipend: Unpaid
Location: Remote (PAN India)
Perks: Certificate of Completion, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Real-world Security Project Experience, Flexible Working Hours (Remote, Output-based)