The D. E. Shaw Group

Cybersecurity Intern

InternshipWork from HomeAmritsar, Punjab3 months14K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

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About this internship

The D. E. Shaw Group has an open Cybersecurity Intern position for its Amritsar team, ideal for motivated freshers and final-year students who want meaningful work and the exact skills employers hire for. As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals on real…

Skills you'll use

NetworkingLinuxSecurity FundamentalsPythonVulnerability AssessmentOWASPWiresharkProblem Solving

What you'll do

Assist with vulnerability scanning and assessments
Document findings and remediation steps
Support security monitoring and log review
Learn and apply OWASP best practices
Collaborate with the team, document your work and act on feedback

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree/diploma (role-dependent, any stream where applicable)
Foundational knowledge of Networking, Linux, Security Fundamentals, Python
Good communication skills and a genuine willingness to learn
Based in or open to working from Amritsar, Punjab (or remote where applicable)
A portfolio, project or coursework you can show (a plus, not mandatory)

Perks & benefits

Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursStipendNetworking opportunitiesInternship CertificateLetter of Recommendation

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application Screening — the The D. E. Shaw Group recruitment team reviews your resume, skills and (where relevant) projects/portfolio for fit with the Cybersecurity Intern internship in Amritsar.
2Online Assessment — a timed test covering fundamentals, problem solving and basic Networking/Linux/Security Fundamentals questions.
3Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your skills, past work and a hands-on round relevant to Cybersecurity Intern.
4HR Discussion — a conversation about your goals, availability, expectations and the offer with The D. E. Shaw Group.

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw Group is a financial services and technology organisation with an active presence in India and a track record of hiring and developing young talent. The team believes the best way to grow people is by doing real work, so interns are given genuine ownership from the start. Working…

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