Application Security Intern

Manulife; Philippines; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Manulife's Application Security Intern role supports the GCS Application Security team in strengthening the security posture of applications through vulnerability scanning, DAST, retest and pentesting exercises, with hands-on execution. You'll learn via structured training, shadowing, and real-world testing, including platforms like Portswigger Academy, while documenting findings and reports.

This internship emphasizes collaboration with mentors and cross-functional partners in a global

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts or related technologies is preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for creating technical notes or reports.
• Ability to collaborate with leaders, mentors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in DAST—gather requirements, run scans, validate results, and prepare reports.
• Support penetration testing by joining scoping sessions and documenting findings.
• Participate in trainings (e.g., Portswigger Academy) and apply learnings to testing tasks.
• Engage in job shadowing with Technical Leaders, SMEs, and mentors to learn processes.
• Maintain daily task logs and contribute to bi‑weekly performance reviews.

Skills

Basic cybersecurity concepts

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

The Application Security Intern supports the GCS Application Security team in assessing and strengthening the security posture of applications through vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security analysis. The role combines structured training, shadowing, and hands‑on execution in DAST, retest, and pentesting activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)—including gathering requirements, running scans, validating results, and preparing detailed security reports.

• Support penetration testing activities by joining scoping sessions, preparing testing environments, executing scans/tests, and documenting findings using standard reporting templates.

• Participate in technical and knowledge‑transfer trainings , including platforms such as Portswigger Academy, and apply learnings to actual testing tasks.

• Engage in job shadowing with Technical Leaders, SMEs, and mentors to learn pentesting, retesting, and DAST execution processes.

• Maintain daily task logs and contribute to performance discussions during bi‑weekly reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently taking up BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering, or any related fields.

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, application security, or related technologies (preferred but not required).

• Good communication and documentation skills, especially for creating technical notes or reports used in assessments.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, mentors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

_ When you join our team:_

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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