IBM

Ethical Hacking / Penetration Testing Intern

InternshipIn OfficeKolkata, West Bengal4 months27K/mo6 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

IBM is hiring an Ethical Hacking / Penetration Testing Intern in Kolkata — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to offensive security and penetration testing rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As an Ethical Hacking /…

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Skills you'll use

Burp SuiteMetasploitWeb Application SecurityOWASP Top 10Network Penetration TestingNmap & ReconnaissanceLinuxPython ScriptingVulnerability ReportingWireshark

What you'll do

Work on testing applications and networks for exploitable weaknesses, then writing them up alongside the core team
Apply Burp Suite, Metasploit, Web Application Security, OWASP Top 10 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 (CSE/IT), BCA, MCA or B.Sc (Cyber Security / CS)
Graduating batch 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Burp Suite, Metasploit, Web Application Security (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to OWASP Top 10, Network Penetration Testing, Nmap & Reconnaissance is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Kolkata, West Bengal or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsStructured onboarding and a formal mentor at a large, established employer

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 IBM

IBM operates in the it services sector and has an active presence in Kolkata. 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 at…

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