Intern Cybersecurity Engineer

Managed.sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 56,242 - 112,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Real-world experience with industry tools

Potential pathway to full-time opportunities

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for an intern to help monitor security alerts, support vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT teams. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field and possess strong analytical skills. Interns will gain real-world experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and exposure to exciting cybersecurity practices. This opportunity offers potential pathways to full-time positions after an internship duration of at least 4 months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with security protocols and tools like SIEM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security events and alerts.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Help investigate security incidents and document findings.
• Collaborate on policy enforcement and risk mitigation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Networking fundamentals

Familiarity with firewalls

Basic understanding of security tools

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting digital assets and combating cyber threats? Join our dynamic cybersecurity team as an intern and gain hands‑on experience in one of the most critical and fast‑evolving fields in technology.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing efforts.
• Help investigate security incidents and document findings.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams on policy enforcement and risk mitigation.
• Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real‑world experience with industry tools and practices.
• Exposure to a professional cybersecurity environment.
• Mentorship from experienced security professionals.
• A pathway to potential full‑time opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, firewalls, and common security protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic understanding of security tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus, endpoint protection).
• Eagerness to learn and a passion for cybersecurity.
• Internship duration minimum 4 months.