CYBER SECURITY INTERN

About the Role

Medinex Workforce is seeking a Cyber Security Intern with a focus on Network Security, Linux, and Vulnerability Assessment. This is a full-time, remote, 1 to 3-month internship based in India, offering a stipend of up to INR 14,000 per month. This internship provides practical experience in defensive security by reviewing systems, identifying weaknesses, and reporting them. All practical work will be conducted within approved lab environments and test setups.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply vulnerability assessment methods on approved lab systems.
• Review network, server, and application settings for common security gaps.
• Utilize tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite Community in authorized practice setups.
• Study threats including phishing, weak passwords, and misconfigurations.
• Assist in reviewing logs and alerts, noting unusual activity for senior team members.
• Write clear risk reports with practical fixes for identified issues.
• Share progress in a short daily check-in and a weekly review.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, ports, firewalls).
• Comfort with the Linux command line.
• Awareness of common vulnerabilities such as the OWASP Top 10.
• Discipline, ethics, and respect for authorization and confidentiality.
• Clear written English for documenting findings.
• A laptop and stable internet connection.

Helpful but not required

• Experience with TryHackMe or Hack The Box.
• Certifications such as CEH or CompTIA Security+ (completed or in progress).
• A security write-up or lab project that has been published.

Qualifications

• Final-year students and recent graduates from B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT), MCA, diploma programs, or related streams.
• Self-taught learners who can demonstrate a project, write-up, or certificate.
• Candidates who can work full-time for the internship period.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday to Saturday or as assigned by your reporting manager.