Cognizant

Cybersecurity Intern

InternshipIn OfficeNoida, Uttar Pradesh3 months27K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Kickstart your career at Cognizant in Noida as a Cybersecurity Intern. This is a practical, project-based internship where you will be helping identify, analyse and mitigate security risks under the mentorship of senior team members, gaining exposure to real business challenges and…

Skills you'll use

NetworkingLinuxSecurity FundamentalsOWASP BasicsSIEM BasicsVulnerability AssessmentScriptingAnalytical ThinkingDocumentationCommunication

What you'll do

Support vulnerability assessments
Monitor alerts and analyse incidents
Document findings and remediation steps
Assist with security hardening tasks
Learn security tools and frameworks
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Cybersecurity Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in Cybersecurity
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Noida
Career-switchers and self-taught learners who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led project experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume & profile screening by Cognizant's recruitment team.
2Practical / case round relevant to the Cybersecurity Intern role.
3Final discussion with the hiring manager on your approach, learnings and fit.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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