Cognizant

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

InternshipIn OfficePune, Maharashtra6 months24K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Start your career in cybersecurity with Cognizant as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern in Pune. You will sit with a working team, use the same tools and systems they do, and own a defined piece of work from day one. About the role As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at Cognizant, your core focus will…

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 Pune, Maharashtra

Perks & benefits

Letter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Discussion with the hiring manager on the role and your fit

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting 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…

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