Cyber Security | Entry Level | Fresher Internship (Network Security, Linux, Vulnerability Assessment)

MediNex Workforce; India; Remote; INR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Medinex Workforce is offering a Cyber Security internship for freshers. This remote, full-time internship runs for 1 to 3 months and offers a stipend up to INR 15,000 per month.

You will learn vulnerability assessment, review network and system settings, and use tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite Community in approved labs, with daily check-ins and weekly reviews.

Open to final-year students and fresh graduates from relevant IT disciplines who can work from any city in India.

Qualifications

• Understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, ports, firewalls).
• Comfort with the Linux command line.
• Awareness of common vulnerabilities such as the OWASP Top 10.
• Discipline, ethics and respect for authorisation and confidentiality.
• A laptop and stable internet connection for full-time remote work.

Responsibilities

• Learn vulnerability assessment methods on approved lab systems.
• Review network, server and application settings for gaps.
• Use tools like Nmap, Wireshark and Burp Suite in practice setups.
• Study common threats like phishing, weak passwords, malware and misconfigurations.
• Monitor logs and alerts; note unusual activity for seniors.
• Write risk reports with practical recommendations for each issue.
• Support security awareness material and policy docs.
• Share progress in daily check-ins and weekly review.

Skills

Networking basics

Linux command line

OWASP Top 10 awareness

Ethics and confidentiality

Stable internet connection

Education

B.Tech / B.E. / BCA / B.Sc (CS/IT) / MCA / Diploma

Tools

Nmap

Wireshark

Burp Suite Community

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security | Entry Level | Fresher Internship (Network Security, Linux, Vulnerability Assessment)

Company: Medinex Workforce

Location: India

Workplace Type: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time internship

Duration: 1 to 3 months

Stipend: Up to INR 15,000 per month

About the internship

Medinex Workforce holds sensitive information: candidate resumes, contact details, client contracts and placement records. Protecting that data is part of earning the trust of everyone we work with. This internship teaches you how defenders think. You will learn to review systems, spot weak points early and explain them clearly so they get fixed before they cause harm. All practical work is done on approved lab environments and test setups, strictly within authorised and legal limits.

What you will do

• 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
• Share progress in daily check-ins and a weekly review

What we are looking for

• 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
• Discipline, ethics and respect for authorisation and confidentiality
• A laptop and stable internet connection for full-time remote work

Nice to have

• 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

Who can apply

• Final-year students and recent graduates from B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT), MCA, diploma programs or related streams
• Self-taught learners who can show a project, write-up or certificate
• Freshers are welcome, and prior experience is not required
• You must be available full-time for the internship period

What you will gain

• Practical exposure to defensive security methods and tools
• Regular guidance and feedback from experienced team members
• Security write-ups and lab work you can show in future interviews
• The freedom to work from your own city anywhere in India

Full-time, Monday to Saturday or as assigned by your reporting manager, with daily check-ins and a weekly review.

Medinex Workforce is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every gender, background and community.