Security Research Intern (Student Position)

Description

Company Overview

Join XM Cyber, a global leader in hybrid cloud security. Our innovative approach leverages the attacker’s perspective to identify and remediate critical attack paths across both on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The XM Cyber platform empowers companies to quickly prioritize and mitigate cyber risks affecting their business-sensitive systems.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and talented Security Research Intern (Student Position) to join our research team. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside leading security researchers, investigating vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and cutting-edge threats in modern cloud and hybrid environments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing both technical and professional skills in the world of cybersecurity research.

Key Responsibilities

• Support research initiatives by conducting analysis on vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors.
• Assist in investigating operating system, application, and cloud security weaknesses.
• Document findings and collaborate with senior researchers and software engineers.
• Contribute to development of research-related automation and tools.
• Stay updated with emerging industry security trends and technologies.
• Take on essential operational tasks such as lab maintenance, environment setup, and ensuring that research infrastructure runs smoothly.

Requirements

Requirements

• Student status: In the final stages of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent field.
• Grades: Strong academic record with high GPA.
• Commitment: Availability to work at least 3 days per week, with a temporary contract.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and passion for cybersecurity research, with a desire to learn continuously.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Advantages

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Background in vulnerability research, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or offensive security.
• Participation in cybersecurity competitions, Capture the Flag (CTF) events, or open-source security projects.