Cyber Security Engineer

About the Role

This is a structured remote internship for freshers interested in cybersecurity and information security, offering practical exposure to various security domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security risks.
• Support vulnerability assessment and basic security testing of systems, applications, and networks.
• Monitor security events, logs, and alerts to identify suspicious or potentially malicious activity.
• Assist with security audits, risk assessments, and documentation of security findings.
• Learn and apply security best practices for systems, networks, applications, and data.
• Assist in analyzing security incidents and documenting investigation findings.
• Support basic penetration testing and vulnerability scanning activities under guidance.
• Work with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, network monitoring tools, and endpoint security solutions.
• Assist with maintaining security policies, procedures, checklists, and technical documentation.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and recommended security controls.
• Collaborate with team members to complete assigned security assessments and deliverables.
• Maintain clear documentation of security findings, observations, and remediation recommendations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Suitable for freshers with an interest in cybersecurity, information security, network security, ethical hacking, or a related area.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux and Windows, is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, and incident response is beneficial.
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Nessus, or SIEM platforms is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of authentication, access control, encryption, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is beneficial.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing deadlines responsibly.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 Months
• Stipend: Up to ₹10,000 (Performance-Based)
• Type: Paid, Remote Internship