Cyber Security Intern

Hirist; Paris; À distance; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative IT recruitment partner is offering a Summer Internship in Cybersecurity, perfect for students and recent graduates eager to dive into the world of digital security. This remote opportunity provides hands-on experience with real security operations, where you will learn to monitor alerts, conduct vulnerability scans, and support audits. Ideal for those passionate about ethical hacking and system hardening, this internship emphasizes practical skills and mentorship from industry professionals. Join this exciting journey and build a foundation for a successful career in cybersecurity!

Prestations

Internship Certificate

Letter of Recommendation

Mentorship from professionals

Flexible hours

Stipend opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of networking and system security concepts.
• Strong sense of ethics and confidentiality in cybersecurity.

Responsabilités

• Assist in monitoring network and system security alerts.
• Support security audits, documentation, and compliance checks.

Connaissances

Networking concepts

System security concepts

Phishing awareness

Malware awareness

Brute force attack awareness

Windows command line

Linux command line

Ethics and confidentiality

Formation

Computer Science Degree

IT Degree

Cybersecurity Degree

Outils

Wireshark

Nmap

Burp Suite

Splunk

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Description du poste

Summer Internship – Cybersecurity (Beginner to Intermediate Levels Welcome)

Duration : 3 Months | Remote | Flexible Start

Hiring Partner : HIRIST – IT Recruitment Partner

Client : Reputed IT Company (Name confidential)

Fascinated by how digital systems are protected from real-world threats? Whether you’re exploring cybersecurity basics or ready to test your skills in real projects — this internship puts you at the heart of live security operations, audits, and incident response.

HiRIST is hiring Cybersecurity Interns for a reputed IT client offering hands-on exposure to practical security workflows, tools, and challenges.

What You’ll Work On :

• Assist in monitoring network and system security alerts
• Learn how vulnerability scans and risk assessments are performed
• Support security audits, documentation, and compliance checks
• Help analyze potential threats and breaches (under guidance)
• Work with cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEMs, firewalls, endpoint security platforms)

Who Should Apply :

This internship is ideal for :

• Students or recent grads from computer science, IT, or cybersecurity programs
• Learners who’ve completed online courses in cybersecurity fundamentals
• Beginners with interest in ethical hacking, system hardening, or security tools
• Intermediate learners seeking practical, real-world security exposure

No need to be a certified hacker — just bring curiosity, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.

Must-Have Skills :

• Basic understanding of networking and system security concepts
• Awareness of common threats : phishing, malware, brute force attacks, etc.
• Comfortable using Windows / Linux command line
• Strong sense of ethics and confidentiality

Nice-to-Have (But Not Required) :

• Exposure to tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, or Splunk
• Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 or CIS benchmarks
• Personal / home lab or project (even simulated)
• 1 : 1 mentorship from cybersecurity professionals
• Real-world exposure to enterprise security practices
• Internship Certificate upon successful completion
• Letter of Recommendation for standout performance
• Stipend opportunities based on contribution and skills

Selection Process :

2. Basic Cybersecurity Task (suitable for beginners too)

3. Informal Interview with Mentor or Manager

Apply If You :

• Are available for 4–12 weeks
• Can commit 15–20 hours / week remotely
• Are eager to learn how cybersecurity is done in the real world
• Want to build practical skills that employers value

Ready to Defend the Digital World?

Apply with your resume + any optional project, cert, or portfolio link.

HiRIST – Helping you secure your future in cybersecurity.