Cybersecurity Intern – Saudi Nationals Only

Algebrass; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate of completion

Mentorship program

Hands-on client exposure

Job summary

Algebrass is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern in Riyadh for a paid one-year internship with potential extension or conversion to full-time. The role offers hands-on experience in security operations, governance, risk, and compliance, IAM initiatives, and threat research.

Open to recent Saudis with a CS/IT degree and relevant certifications, with room to grow within the Kingdom. The internship emphasizes learning across GRC, IAM, and technical security, with a structured program and mentorship from

Qualifications

• Recent graduate within the last 1–2 years in CS/IT/Info Sec.
• Saudi National is mandatory for Saudization compliance.
• At least one cybersecurity certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily security operations, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
• Review policies and control frameworks against NCA ECC/SAMA CSF/ISO 27001.
• Assist in IAM hygiene reviews and access reviews under supervision.
• Participate in vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Networking basics

Security fundamentals

Arabic & English communication

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Info Sec/IT or related

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Cybersecurity Intern - Saudi Nationals Only

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time, Paid Internship — Initial duration of 1 year, subject to extension/conversion based on performance

Eligibility: Saudi Nationals only

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Cybersecurity Intern to join our team for a paid, one-year internship, with the opportunity for extension or conversion to a full‑time role based on performance. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to real‑world security operations, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices, and IAM initiatives. It is designed for recent Saudi graduates in Computer Science or related fields who have supplemented their academic background with relevant cybersecurity certifications, and who are eager to build a long‑term career in cybersecurity within the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the security team in day-to‑day monitoring, documentation, and reporting activities
• Assist in reviewing security policies, procedures, and control frameworks against recognized standards (e.g., NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, ISO 27001)
• Help conduct access reviews, user account audits, and basic IAM hygiene checks
• Participate in vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and remediation follow‑up under supervision
• Support security awareness initiatives, including content preparation and campaign tracking
• Assist in documenting incidents, findings, and risk registers
• Contribute to research on emerging threats, tools, and regulatory updates relevant to the Saudi cybersecurity landscape
• Shadow senior consultants/analysts during client or stakeholder engagements
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations as directed by the supervising team member
• Take on progressively greater ownership of tasks over the course of the year as skills develop

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a closely related field (recent graduate — within the last 1–2 years)

Certifications (at least one preferred, in addition to or in lieu of extensive experience)

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
• EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) — Associate/Foundational level
• Any equivalent foundational cybersecurity certification

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)
• Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Awareness of security fundamentals: CIA triad, threat landscape, common attack vectors
• Exposure to at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanners) is a plus, not mandatory

Other Requirements

• Saudi National (mandatory — position restricted to Saudi locals under Saudization requirements)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
• Eager to learn, detail‑oriented, and able to work both independently and within a team
• Genuine interest in pursuing a long‑term career in cybersecurity/GRC
• Available to commit to a full one‑year term

Compensation & Duration

• Duration: 1 year initially, with extension or conversion to a permanent role considered based on performance
• Compensation: Paid monthly stipend/salary (amount to be specified by HR/finance)
• Performance reviewed periodically (e.g., quarterly or at mid-point) to assess progress and conversion potential

What We Offer

• Hands‑on mentorship from experienced cybersecurity and GRC professionals
• Exposure to real client engagements in government and financial sector environments
• A full year of structured learning across GRC, IAM, and technical security domains
• Strong potential path to full‑time employment based on performance
• Certificate of completion