Application Security Intern: DAST & Pentest Training

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

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