Cyber Security Intern, Entry Level

About the Opportunity

SkillzenLoop is hiring Cyber Security Interns for freshers and entry-level candidates. This internship focuses on defensive security: reviewing configurations, monitoring for unusual activity, and writing clear reports on risks. All practical work is done on approved lab environments and test setups. This role suits candidates who want to build a career in cyber security, security operations, network security, or information security.

Role Overview

As a Cyber Security Intern, you will work on structured security assignments under the guidance of experienced team members. You will learn how weaknesses are found, how threats are recognised in logs and alerts, and how findings are explained so they can be fixed.

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 authorised 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 for each issue
• Support security awareness material and basic policy documentation
• Follow responsible disclosure and confidentiality practices at all times

Who Can Apply

• Freshers, entry-level candidates, or students pursuing or completing B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT), MCA, diploma programs, or related degrees
• Self-taught learners who can show their skills through practice platform profiles, write-ups, or projects
• Candidates interested in defensive security and security operations
• Candidates available to work full-time for the internship period

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, ports, firewalls)
• Comfort with the Linux command line
• Awareness of common vulnerabilities such as those in the OWASP Top 10
• Strong ethics, discipline, and respect for authorisation and confidentiality
• Clear written English for documenting findings
• A laptop and a stable internet connection for remote work

Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)

• Experience with practice platforms such as TryHackMe or Hack The Box
• Certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, or similar, completed or in progress
• A security write-up or lab project you have published

What You Will Learn

• Vulnerability assessment methods and reporting
• Log review and threat monitoring basics
• Network and system hardening concepts
• Common attack types and how they are defended
• Professional security documentation

Internship Details

• Mode: Virtual / Remote (India)
• Duration: 1 to 3 months (Flexible)
• Employment Type: Full-time internship