Cognizant

Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

InternshipHybridPune, Maharashtra2 months24K/mo4 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern in Pune — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to security engineering rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern at Cognizant, your core…

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Skills you'll use

Network SecurityFirewalls & IDS/IPSLinux HardeningPython ScriptingCloud Security BasicsVulnerability ManagementIAM FundamentalsEncryption BasicsSecurity AutomationDocumentation

What you'll do

Work on building and hardening the controls that keep systems safe alongside the core team
Apply Network Security, Firewalls & IDS/IPS, Linux Hardening, Python Scripting 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 Network Security, Firewalls & IDS/IPS, Linux Hardening (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

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship Certificate

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Team-fit / behavioural interview with the team

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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