Cybersecurity Intern

About UM IT PRIVATE LIMITED

UM IT PRIVATE LIMITED is an EdTech and IT solutions provider dedicated to making learners industry-ready. We achieve this through practical exposure, real-time projects, and structured mentorship, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional cybersecurity practices by offering hands-on training aligned with industry standards.

About the Cybersecurity Intern Role

As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in securing systems, analyzing threats, and protecting digital infrastructure. This role is perfectly suited for students or recent graduates eager to build a robust foundation in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and information security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and system activity to identify potential threats.
• Assist in identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Support risk assessments and penetration testing activities under expert guidance.
• Create, document, and update security policies and compliance reports.
• Assist IT teams in investigating and responding to security incidents promptly.
• Research emerging threats, malware patterns, and advanced attack techniques to stay ahead of adversaries.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of network security concepts, including firewalls, Network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Familiarity with industry-standard security tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Kali Linux is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 web application security vulnerabilities is a distinct advantage.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills essential for threat analysis.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Stipend: ₹7,500-₹15,000 (Performance-Based)
• Certificate of Internship upon successful completion.
• Potential for a full-time role based on outstanding performance.

Equal Opportunity for All

UM IT PRIVATE LIMITED is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the workplace and actively encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Monitoring
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Risk Management
• Incident Response
• Security Policy Documentation
• Threat Research
• Network Security
• Ethical Hacking
• Information Security