Cybersecurity Research Intern

SecureLayer7; Pune District; In loco; INR 9000 - 11.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SecureLayer7 in Pune, India offers a Cybersecurity Research Intern role onsite with a strong focus on vulnerability research, security testing and exploit development. You will work with seasoned professionals, contribute to bug bounty programs, publish technical research, and gain practical exposure across web security and software components.

The ideal candidate regularly participates in Capture the Flag competitions, has independently discovered vulnerabilities, and demonstrates the ability

Competenze

• Completed degree or diploma in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong practical knowledge of Linux, networks, OS concepts and app security.
• Active participation in CTFs with evidence of solving challenges.
• Hands-on vulnerability research with credible submissions or reports.

Mansioni

• Conduct vulnerability research across web apps, libraries, and components.
• Participate in CTF challenges involving web/binary exploitation and cryptography.
• Perform manual security testing to identify vulns missed by automated tools.
• Document findings with technical reports and remediation recommendations.

Conoscenze

Linux basics

CTF participation

vulnerability research

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Strumenti

Ghidra

IDA Free

GDB

Descrizione del lavoro

# Cybersecurity Research InternSecureLayer7Pune, Indiaonsitefull timeentry Level0.1 LPA - 0.1 LPA## Why this role* Practical exposure to real-world vulnerability research and offensive security.* Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.* Opportunities to work on application security, software components, and advanced vulnerability analysis.* Experience with technical reporting, vulnerability validation, and responsible disclosure.* An opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in penetration testing, security research, or exploit development.## About the RoleAs a Cybersecurity Research Intern, you will work with experienced security professionals on vulnerability research, security testing, and exploit development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security enthusiast who regularly participates in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, explores bug bounty programs, researches software vulnerabilities, and demonstrates the ability to investigate issues beyond automated scanner findings.We are particularly interested in candidates who have independently discovered vulnerabilities, published technical research, contributed to responsible disclosures, or earned recognition in cybersecurity communities.## Requirements* Must have completed a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.* Strong practical knowledge of Linux, operating systems, networking fundamentals, and application security.* Active participation in CTF competitions, with evidence of independently solving technical challenges.* Hands-on involvement in bug bounty programs or independent vulnerability research, supported by credible submissions, reports, or technical write-ups.* Demonstrable vulnerability discovery experience, preferably including a CVE credited to the candidate or a verified public vulnerability disclosure.* Understanding of web security concepts, HTTP, authentication, authorization, and common application vulnerabilities.* Basic programming or scripting knowledge in languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, or Rust.* Strong analytical thinking, debugging skills, curiosity, and the ability to explain the technical root cause of a vulnerability.* Relevant hands-on security certifications, such as eJPT or OSCP, are desirable.## Nice to Have* Candidates with hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:* Web security research: XSS, SSRF, request smuggling, deserialization, injection vulnerabilities, and authentication bypasses.* Binary exploitation: Buffer overflows, use-after-free, out-of-bounds read/write, memory corruption, and exploit development.* Reverse engineering: Ghidra, IDA Free, GDB, LLDB, or similar tools.* Fuzzing: AFL++, libFuzzer, Honggfuzz, sanitizers, crash triage, and reproducer development.* Browser and runtime security: JavaScript engines, V8, Chromium, Node.js, and sandbox security.* Software component research: XML parsers, image parsers, file-processing libraries, third-party dependencies, and open-source components.* Security research platforms: HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti, GitHub Security Advisories, and similar platforms.## Responsibilities* Conduct vulnerability research across web applications, software libraries, open-source projects, and application components.* Participate in CTF challenges involving web exploitation, binary exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, and related security domains.* Perform manual security testing to identify vulnerabilities that may be missed by automated tools.* Investigate common and advanced vulnerabilities, including memory corruption, buffer overflows, use-after-free, out-of-bounds access, injection flaws, and authentication or authorization weaknesses.* Explore software dependencies, parsers, third-party libraries, and underlying application components to identify potential attack surfaces.* Assist with fuzzing, crash analysis, debugging, and vulnerability reproduction.* Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations in authorized testing environments and assess their security impact.* Research CVEs, security advisories, patches, and vulnerability fixes to understand root causes and identify incomplete remediation.* Document findings through technical reports, reproduction steps, impact assessments, and remediation recommendations.* Follow responsible disclosure practices and maintain ethical standards throughout security research## How we hire1. Detailed Technical Round - Might need to solve live lab2. In-Depth Discussion Round with Industry Experts3. HR RoundBy applying, you'll complete our security assessment to showcase your skills.### Job DetailsPostedDecember 26, 2025Job Typefull timeExperienceentryLocationPune, IndiaWork ModeonsiteSalary0.1 LPA - 0.1 LPAApply byNovember 30, 2026