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Penetration Testing Intern

InternshipHybridBhubaneswar, Odisha6 months30K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling
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About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Penetration Testing Intern in Bhubaneswar — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to offensive security rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Penetration Testing Intern at Cognizant, your core…

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Skills you'll use

Ethical HackingBurp SuiteKali LinuxWeb Application SecurityMetasploitNmapOWASP Top 10PythonNetwork ScanningReport Writing

What you'll do

  • Work on testing applications and networks for exploitable weaknesses alongside the core team
  • Apply Ethical Hacking, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Web Application Security to live, production-facing problems
  • Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
  • Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
  • Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
  • Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

  • Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc (CS, IT) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
  • Working knowledge of Ethical Hacking, Burp Suite, Kali Linux (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
  • Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
  • Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
  • Clear written and verbal communication in English
  • Based in or willing to work from Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflows

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

  1. 1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
  2. 2Practical assignment or case study with a short walkthrough

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting sector and has an active presence in Bhubaneswar. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a…
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