Rapid7

Cybersecurity Intern

InternshipHybridPune, Maharashtra4 months26K/mo1 openingImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Rapid7 is hiring a Cybersecurity Intern in Pune — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to cybersecurity rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Cybersecurity Intern at Rapid7, your core focus will be securing systems…

Skills you'll use

Network SecurityLinuxPythonVulnerability AssessmentOWASP Top 10FirewallsSecurity AuditingWiresharkIncident ResponseDocumentation

What you'll do

Work on securing systems, testing for vulnerabilities and monitoring threats alongside the core team
Apply Network Security, Linux, Python, Vulnerability Assessment 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 Network Security, Linux, Python (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 Pune, Maharashtra

Perks & benefits

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

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 Rapid7

Rapid7 operates in the cybersecurity sector and has an active presence in Pune. 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 distance. The work runs…

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