Security Research Intern (Student Position)

Company Overview

Join XM Cyber, a global leader in hybrid cloud security. Our innovative approach leverages the attacker’s perspective to identify and remediate critical attack paths across both on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The XM Cyber platform empowers companies to quickly prioritize and mitigate cyber risks affecting their business-sensitive systems.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and talented Security Research Intern (Student Position) to join our research team. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside leading security researchers, investigating vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and cutting-edge threats in modern cloud and hybrid environments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing both technical and professional skills in the world of cybersecurity research.

Key Responsibilities

Support research initiatives by conducting analysis on vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors.
Assist in investigating operating system, application, and cloud security weaknesses.
Document findings and collaborate with senior researchers and software engineers.
Contribute to development of research-related automation and tools.
Stay updated with emerging industry security trends and technologies.
Take on essential operational tasks such as lab maintenance, environment setup, and ensuring that research infrastructure runs smoothly.

Requirements:

Requirements

Student status: In the final stages of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent field.
Grades: Strong academic record with high GPA.
Commitment: Availability to work at least 3 days per week, with a temporary contract.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Curiosity and passion for cybersecurity research, with a desire to learn continuously.
Team player with strong communication skills.

Advantages

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Background in vulnerability research, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or offensive security.
Participation in cybersecurity competitions, Capture the Flag (CTF) events, or open-source security projects.