Information Security Intern
MediNex Workforce
IndiaFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Medinex Workforce seeks an Information Security Intern to learn and practice defensive security methods, spot and report vulnerabilities, and contribute to protecting sensitive data.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and apply vulnerability assessment methods on approved lab systems and test environments.
- Review network, server, and application settings for common security gaps.
- Use tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite Community in authorized practice setups.
- Study common threats such as phishing, weak passwords, malware behaviour, and misconfigurations.
- Help monitor logs and alerts, and note unusual activity for senior team members.
- Write clear risk reports with simple, practical recommendations.
- Support security awareness material and basic policy documentation.
- Share progress in daily check-ins and a weekly review.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, ports, firewalls).
- Comfort with the Linux command line.
- Knowledge of common vulnerabilities such as those in the OWASP Top 10.
- Discipline, ethics, and respect for authorization and confidentiality.
- Ability to document findings clearly and patiently.
- A laptop and stable internet connection for full-time remote work.
- Tools: Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite Community.
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 show skills through practice platform profiles, write-ups, projects, or certificates.
- Freshers are welcome; prior work experience is not required.
Nice to Have
- Experience with practice platforms such as TryHackMe or Hack The Box.
- Certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
- A security write-up or lab project that has been published.
Workplace Details
- Workplace Type: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-time internship
- Duration: 1 to 3 months
- Stipend: INR 17,500 per month
- Location: India
- Working Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Saturday or as assigned, with daily check-ins and a weekly review.