Optum

Ethical Hacking Intern

InternshipHybridPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh3 months16K/mo15 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Optum is hiring an Ethical Hacking Intern in Prayagraj — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to offensive security within authorised scope rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As an Ethical Hacking Intern at Optum, your…

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Skills you'll use

Penetration TestingKali LinuxNmapBurp SuitePrivilege EscalationWeb ExploitationNetworkingScripting (Python/Bash)Rules of EngagementReport Writing

What you'll do

Work on thinking like an attacker against systems you have written permission to test, and documenting each step so it can be replayed alongside the core team
Apply Penetration Testing, Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite 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 (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc (Computer Science / Cyber Security)
Graduating batch 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Penetration Testing, Kali Linux, Nmap (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to Burp Suite, Privilege Escalation, Web Exploitation is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateStructured onboarding and a formal mentor at a large, established employer

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Technical interview on fundamentals and your projects
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Optum

Optum operates in the healthcare technology sector and has an active presence in Prayagraj. 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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