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Job Title: Cybersecurity Intern (Remote – US/Canada Time Zone)
About the Rol eWe are hiring on behalf of our client for a proactive and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to support the protection of systems, networks, and data. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about security, threat detection, and risk mitigation, and who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a solutions-driven, remote environment aligned with US/Canada time zones
. Key Responsibiliti esAssist in monitoring and analyzing security alerts and inciden tsSupport vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activiti esHelp identify and mitigate security risks and threa tsParticipate in implementing and maintaining security controls and polici esAnalyze logs from systems, networks, and applications for suspicious activi tyAssist in incident response and documentati onConduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats and tren dsSupport compliance and audit-related security tas
ks Required Qualificati onsCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related fi eldBasic understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/I PS)Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Unix and Windo ws)Knowledge of common security principles (CIA triad, authentication, encrypti on)Understanding of web security basics (OWASP Top 10)Strong analytical and problem-solving ski llsAbility to work remotely in US/EU time zo
nes Preferred Qualificat ionsExposure to security tools (e.g., SIEM tools like Splunk, Wireshark, Nes sus)Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerSh ell)Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP)Understanding of identity and access management ( IAM)Knowledge of ethical hacking or penetration testing conc eptsRelevant certifications (or in progress) such as CompTIA Security+, CEH,
etc. Key S killsThreat Detection & Ana lysisRisk Assessment & Mitig ationAttention to D etailProblem-Solving & Critical Thi nkingCommunication & Document ationCollaboration in Remote
Teams What We’re Looki ng ForA security-first mindset with strong curiosity about threats and vulnerabi litiesA proactive approach to identifying and solving security issuesWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving threat lan dscapeStrong ownership and accountability in a remote work envir
onment L ocationRemote (Must be available to work in US/Canada overlapping
hours) DurationInternship (typically 3–6 months, with potential extension based on perf
ormance) Com pensationCompetitive stipend (based on experience and clien
t budget)