Palo Alto Networks

Security Engineer Intern

InternshipIn OfficeKolkata, West Bengal3 months22K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Palo Alto Networks in Kolkata as a Security Engineer Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on security engineering work. About the role As a Security Engineer Intern at Palo Alto…

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Skills you'll use

Network SecurityLinux HardeningFirewallsSIEMPython ScriptingCloud SecurityIAMVulnerability ManagementSecurity ArchitectureGit

What you'll do

Work on building and hardening the systems, instead of writing a finding for someone else to fix alongside the core team
Apply Network Security, Linux Hardening, Firewalls, SIEM 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/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT)
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 Network Security, Linux Hardening, Firewalls (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to SIEM, Python Scripting, Cloud Security 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 Kolkata, West Bengal or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Mentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursStructured 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
2Team-fit / behavioural interview with the team
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks operates in the cyber security sector and has an active presence in Kolkata. 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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