Cyber Security Research Internship – Paid Summer 2027

CoreTech Security; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Paid internship

Salary during internship

Job summary

CoreTech Security is seeking motivated students for a paid summer 2027 internship in Cheltenham. You will work in small teams, tackling real security challenges and vulnerability research for trusted clients. The role offers hands-on experience in C/C++/Java, Python, and reverse engineering with real-world impact.

Ideal candidates have an active interest in ethical hacking, CTFs, networking, and hardware hacking. Accommodation is provided; a potential contract may follow for 2028 intake.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with C, C++ or Java required or preferred.
• Experience in Python scripting is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of Linux and shell usage expected.
• Participation in CTF challenges is a plus.
• General networking concepts helpful for security research.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools like Ghidra is beneficial.
• Familiarity with ethical hacking practices expected.
• Knowledge of Android adb shell is a plus.
• Interest in hardware hacking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in small teams to deliver security research projects.
• Contribute to vulnerability research and bespoke security challenges.
• Demonstrate active interest and foundational knowledge across listed skills.

Skills

C/C++/Java programming

Python scripting

Linux shell

CTF participation

Networking basics

Ghidra reverse engineering

Ethical hacking

Android adb shell

Hardware hacking

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Ghidra

ADB

Linux shell

Job description

CoreTech Security is seeking motivated students for a paid summer 2027 internship in Cheltenham. You will work in small teams, tackling real security challenges and vulnerability research for trusted clients. The role offers hands-on experience in C/C++/Java, Python, and reverse engineering with real-world impact.

Ideal candidates have an active interest in ethical hacking, CTFs, networking, and hardware hacking. Accommodation is provided; a potential contract may follow for 2028 intake.