PayPal

Cybersecurity Intern

InternshipIn OfficeChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months27K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

PayPal is inviting applications for the role of Cybersecurity Intern in Chennai. This is a hands-on, mentor-led internship designed for students and freshers who want real, practical experience helping identify, analyse and mitigate security risks. As an intern, you will work alongside an…

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 Chennai
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:

1Application & resume screening — your profile, skills and background are reviewed by PayPal's team.
2Technical / aptitude round — role-relevant questions for the Cybersecurity Intern role, possibly with a short task or case study.
3Hiring manager / HR discussion — your problem-solving approach, communication, availability and fit.

About PayPal

About PayPal PayPal is a global digital payments platform enabling secure online transactions worldwide. Its India technology centres in Bengaluru and Chennai build payments and risk products. Products & Services PayPal works within the Fintech space, serving its clients and customers with…

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