Cybersecurity Engineering Internship — UAE (Hybrid, Paid)

CENSUS SA; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid internship

Mentorship

Career opportunities

Full-time job offer

Job summary

Census UAE invites UAE nationals to join its Cybersecurity Internship Program starting approximately January 2027 for six months. The role offers hands-on security projects, mentorship from leaders, and a hybrid work model with initial on-site days in Abu Dhabi.

You will develop cybersecurity expertise through real-world tasks across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure while exploring career opportunities such as a full-time offer at Census.

Qualifications

• Curious, problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn.
• Strong understanding of software security concepts and OS fundamentals.
• Experience with at least one programming language.
• Basic knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with debugging, troubleshooting, and reviewing code.
• UAE national; student or graduate in CS/Engineering/Telecom or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity expertise through hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Tackle real-world security challenges in complex digital systems.
• Work with security professionals on high-profile initiatives.

Skills

Curious mindset

Software security concepts

Operating system fundamentals

Programming language

Networking TCP/IP

Debugging & code review

Education

CS/Engineering/Telecommunications degree

Job description

Census UAE invites UAE nationals to join its Cybersecurity Internship Program starting approximately January 2027 for six months. The role offers hands-on security projects, mentorship from leaders, and a hybrid work model with initial on-site days in Abu Dhabi.

You will develop cybersecurity expertise through real-world tasks across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure while exploring career opportunities such as a full-time offer at Census.