EY GDS Poland NextGen Talent Internship - Junior Pentester

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Katowice; On-site; PLN 33,480 - 50,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Structured learning journey

Azure AI Fundamentals training

Job summary

EY GDS Poland invites you to join the NextGen Talent Internship as a Junior Pentester. You will work in a multinational security team, delivering high standards of cybersecurity across diverse clients. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, analysis and reporting, with a path toward full-time opportunities.

The internship spans 3 months, paid, with a hybrid work model: Katowice office days with remote work optional. Strong English required; knowledge of OWASP Top10 beneficial.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security issues at the technical level.
• Knowledge of solutions and recommendations to prevent or mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of networking architecture, protocols, OS, and web applications.
• Understanding of OWASP Top10 concepts.
• Experience with Burp Suite and/or Kali Linux.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent command of English; German or another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on testing, analysis and reporting for cybersecurity projects.
• Contribute technically to client and internal projects in a security context.
• Support delivery of high security standards across multiple customers.

Skills

Security knowledge

English proficiency

OWASP Top10

Burp Suite familiarity

Tools

Python/C#/Java

Kali Linux

Job description

EY GDS Poland NextGen Talent Internship - Junior Pentester

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 27 Jul 2026

Requisition ID: 1729692

EY GDS Poland NextGen Talent Internship - Junior Pentester

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

You will work in multinational environment together with other top security experts and you will be helping to deliver highest standards of security to multiple customers in various sectors. Your expertise will be an initial vector which will lead to prevention of attacks or data breaches and will benefit overall security posture.

Your key responsibilities

As a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant, you’ll contribute technically to Cybersecurity client projects and internal projects. The role involves hands-on testing, analysis, and reporting.

Skills and attributes for success

• Understanding of common attack paths and security weaknesses across web, infrastructure and cloud with the ability to translate findings into business-relevant risks and actionable remediation step
• Structured and disciplined work style, including thorough documentation, evidence handling, clear communication, and a strong focus on quality
• Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail
• Willingness to stay on full-time after the internship

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Knowledge of security issues at the technical level,
• Knowledge of solutions and recommendations to prevent or mitigate security vulnerabilities,

Understanding of how information’s technology systems work:

• networking architecture,
• networking protocols,
• operating systems.
• Understanding of how web applications work, starting from backend, ending with frontend,
• Understanding of OWASP Top10 concepts,
• Experience with Burp Suite and/or Kali Linux,
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a security project team,
• Excellent command of English language. German or other European language would be an advantage but not mandatory

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Documented participation in Bug Bounty programs or acknowledgement of Responsible Disposals outside those programs,
• Programming language skills (Python, C++, C# or Java).

What we look for

We look for pentesters who combine technical depth with maturity and discipline. Deliver findings that teams can fix and provide analysis for the testing results.

What working at EY offers

As part of the EY GDS Consulting Poland NextGen Talent Internship Program, you will gain access to a unique learning experience designed to accelerate your professional growth and prepare you for a successful career in consulting and emerging technologies.

• A paid, full-time, 3-month internship providing hands-on experience in a dynamic Consulting environment.
• Membership in an exclusive cohort of high-potential students and recent graduates, selected through a competitive recruitment process.
• A structured learning and development journey focused on consulting fundamentals, AI, automation, digital transformation and future-ready skills.
• Access to EY’s world-class learning ecosystem, digital certifications, technical training, and AI-focused learning resources.
• Professional development opportunities focused on Artificial Intelligence, including a structured Azure AI-900 learning program and support in obtaining the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification.
• Continuous coaching, performance feedback and career development support throughout the program.
• Opportunities to build a strong professional network and collaborate with experts across EY’s global organization.
• Potential fast-track career opportunities within EY for top-performing participants who successfully complete the internship program.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced EY professionals, including consulting practitioners, technology specialists, and business leaders.
• Exposure to real client projects and business challenges, supporting global organizations across industries and markets.
• A hybrid working model, combining collaboration in the Katowice office with the flexibility of remote work.

At EY, we are committed to helping you develop the skills, mindset, and professional network needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving business and technology landscape.

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