Cyber Security

Sapphire IQ; United States; Remote; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend (INR)

Job summary

Sapphire IQ is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join our team. This is a remote internship opportunity designed to give you practical exposure to cybersecurity practices and hands-on experience with monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and safeguards across our online infrastructure.

You will collaborate with experienced mentors on meaningful projects that protect our users and data, and you will help strengthen platform security while developing professional skills in a flexible remote

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Basic understanding of network security, firewalls, and encryption.
• Familiarity with security tools (Wireshark, Metasploit).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security systems and responding to alerts
• Conduct vulnerability assessments on company applications
• Support the implementation of security policies and procedures
• Perform research on emerging cyber threats and attack vectors
• Help maintain documentation for security incidents and findings
• Collaborate with the team to strengthen platform security
• Participate in regular security audits and compliance checks

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Independent worker

Education

Pursuing Cybersecurity/IT degree

Tools

Wireshark

Metasploit

Job description

Description

Sapphire IQ is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join our team. This is a remote internship opportunity within the cyber security industry, designed to give you practical exposure to cybersecurity practices.

As a Cyber Security Intern, you will assist in identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring security systems, and implementing safety measures across our online infrastructure. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and mentors on meaningful projects that protect our users and data. The stipend for this internship ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹15,000, depending on performance and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security systems and responding to alerts
• Conduct vulnerability assessments on company applications
• Support the implementation of security policies and procedures
• Perform research on emerging cyber threats and attack vectors
• Help maintain documentation for security incidents and findings
• Collaborate with the team to strengthen platform security
• Participate in regular security audits and compliance checks

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field
• Basic understanding of network security, firewalls, and encryption
• Familiarity with common security tools (e.g., Wireshark, Metasploit)
• Knowledge of operating systems like Windows and Linux
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup