Build practical cybersecurity expertise through hands-on training and real-world projects, helping protect applications, networks, and organizations while learning from experienced security professionals.
π CENSUS Cybersecurity Engineering Internship Program: Learn. Hack. Secure! Athens
π Description
- Complete hands-on cybersecurity training and work on real-world projects.
- Contribute to protecting applications, networks, and organizations with a global team.
- Explore security challenges, tools, techniques, and frameworks.
- Develop technical and problem-solving skills through practical work.
π οΈ Requirements
- Final-year B.Sc., M.Sc., or PhD student, or graduate in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; self-taught candidates with cybersecurity experience may also apply.
- Curious, analytical mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Solid understanding of software security and operating system fundamentals.
- Experience with at least one programming language.
- Basic knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
- Familiarity with debugging and troubleshooting code.
- Bonus: experience in application security testing, reverse engineering, exploit development, fuzzing, or vulnerability research.
Full job description
The internship is expected to start in January 2027 and will run for 6 months, with a full-time schedule (8 hours per day)
π Are you a tech enthusiast who loves breaking things (ethically, of course!) to understand how they work? Do you want to turn your passion for cybersecurity into real-world expertise?
π‘ CENSUS Cybersecurity Internship Program is your chance to work with some of the best minds in the industry, dive deep into cutting-edge security challenges, and level up your skills in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Why Join?
πΉ Hands-on Experience: Work on high-profile cybersecurity projects and get real-world exposure.
πΉ Mentorship: Learn from top cybersecurity experts who will guide you every step of the way.
πΉ Cool Tech & Tools: Get familiar with the latest hacking techniques, tools, and security frameworks.
πΉ Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility with a mix of remote and on-site work in our Athens or Thessaloniki offices.
πΉ Career Opportunities: Prove your skills, and you might land a job with us after the program!
πΉ Paid Internship: Because your talent and time matter.
What Youβll Do
πΉ Dive into cybersecurity with hands-on training and real-world projects.
πΉ Work with a global team to protect applications, networks, and organizations.
πΉ Develop technical and problem-solving skills that set you apart.
What Weβre Looking For
π Required Skills:
πΉ A curious, analytical mindsetβalways eager to learn and improve.
πΉ A solid understanding of software security and operating system fundamentals.
πΉ Experience with at least one programming language.
πΉ Basic knowledge of networking & TCP/IP.
πΉ Familiarity with debugging and troubleshooting code.
β¨ Bonus Skills (Make Your Application Stand Out!):
π₯ Passion for a specific cybersecurity area (hardware security, AI security, IoT, etc.).
π₯ Experience in web or mobile application security testing.
π₯ Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra.
π₯ Hands-on work in reverse engineering, exploit development, fuzzing, or vulnerability research.
π₯ Published work (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, or security research).
The Details
π Who Can Apply?
Final-year B.Sc. students, M.Sc. and PhD students, and graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields. If youβre a self-taught hacker with cybersecurity experience, we want to hear from you too!
π Location: Hybrid, with on-site presence in Athens or Thessaloniki for the first months.
β³ Duration: 6 months.
π° Compensation: Paid internship.
π― Career Path: Top performers may receive a job offer to join CENSUS full-time!
About CENSUS
CENSUS is a globally recognized cybersecurity firm delivering top-tier IT and OT security solutions. We work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, critical infrastructure, and secure communications providers worldwide. Our expertise spans cutting-edge research, scientific analysis, and deep engineering experience, ensuring unmatched security for products, infrastructure, and organizations.
π Learn more about us at CENSUS | Cybersecurity Engineering.
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