Six-month paid cybersecurity internship at CENSUS in Abu Dhabi. Hands-on projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, mentorship by industry experts, potential full-time offer.
Responsibilities
Develop cybersecurity expertise through hands-on projects and mentorship.
Tackle real-world security challenges in complex digital systems.
Work on high-impact security projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure.
Collaborate with top security professionals and be guided by industry leaders.
Participate in security research, testing, vulnerability discovery, and remediation.
Hybrid engagement with initial on-site presence in Abu Dhabi.
Six-month paid internship with potential pathway to full-time employment.
Requirements
UAE national (eligibility)
Students or graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields
Self-taught hackers with proven cybersecurity experience are welcome
A curious, problem-solving mindset — always eager to explore, learn, and improve
Strong understanding of software security concepts
Operating system fundamentals
Experience with at least one programming language
Basic knowledge of networking & TCP/IP
Familiarity with debugging, troubleshooting, and reviewing source code
Bonus Skills: Passion for a specific area of cybersecurity (AI security, OS internals, IoT, etc.)
Bonus Skills: Experience in web or mobile application security testing
Bonus Skills: Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra
Bonus Skills: Interest or experience in fuzzing, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research
Bonus Skills: Published security research (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, etc.)
Benefits
Elite Training: Learn from world-class cybersecurity experts.
Hands-on Hacking: Work on high-impact security projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure.
Mentorship from industry leaders.
Hybrid Work Model with on-site presence in Abu Dhabi for the first months.
Paid internship.
Career Opportunities: Top performers may receive a full-time job offer at CENSUS.
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