Cognizant

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

InternshipHybridHyderabad, Telangana3 months30K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern in Hyderabad — 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 Analyst Intern at Cognizant, your core focus…

Skills you'll use

Threat AnalysisVulnerability AssessmentSIEMNetwork SecurityOWASP Top 10LinuxIncident ResponseSecurity ReportingScripting (Python)Risk Assessment

What you'll do

Work on analysing threats, vulnerabilities and security posture alongside the core team
Apply Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, SIEM, Network 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 — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, SIEM (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 Hyderabad, Telangana

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:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting sector and has an active presence in Hyderabad. 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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