Job description
The start date for this internship is approximately mid-January 2026
🔎 Are you a tech enthusiast who loves breaking things (ethically, of course!) to understand how they work? Do you want to turn your passion for cybersecurity into real-world expertise?
💡 CENSUS Cybersecurity Internship Program is your chance to work with some of the best minds in the industry, dive deep into cutting-edge security challenges, and level up your skills in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Why Join?
🔹 Hands-on Experience: Work on high-profile cybersecurity projects and get real-world exposure.
🔹 Mentorship: Learn from top cybersecurity experts who will guide you every step of the way.
🔹 Cool Tech & Tools: Get familiar with the latest hacking techniques, tools, and security frameworks.
🔹 Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility with a mix of remote and on-site work in our Athens or Thessaloniki offices.
🔹 Career Opportunities: Prove your skills, and you might land a job with us after the program!
🔹 Paid Internship: Because your talent and time matter.
What You’ll Do
🔹 Dive into cybersecurity with hands-on training and real-world projects.
🔹 Work with a global team to protect applications, networks, and organizations.
🔹 Develop technical and problem-solving skills that set you apart.
What We’re Looking For
🚀 Required Skills:
🔹 A curious, analytical mindset—always eager to learn and improve.
🔹 A solid understanding of software security and operating system fundamentals.
🔹 Experience with at least one programming language.
🔹 Basic knowledge of networking & TCP/IP.
🔹 Familiarity with debugging and troubleshooting code.
✨ Bonus Skills (Make Your Application Stand Out!):
🔥 Passion for a specific cybersecurity area (hardware security, AI security, IoT, etc.).
🔥 Experience in web or mobile application security testing.
🔥 Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra.
🔥 Hands-on work in reverse engineering, exploit development, fuzzing, or vulnerability research.
🔥 Published work (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, or security research).
The Details
📌 Who Can Apply?
Final-year B.Sc. students, M.Sc. and PhD students, and graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields. If you’re a self-taught hacker with cybersecurity experience, we want to hear from you too!
📍 Location: Hybrid, with on-site presence in Athens or Thessaloniki for the first months.
⏳ Duration: 6 months.
💰 Compensation: Paid internship.
🎯 Career Path: Top performers may receive a job offer to join CENSUS full-time!
About CENSUS
CENSUS is a globally recognized cybersecurity firm delivering top-tier IT and OT security solutions. We work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, critical infrastructure, and secure communications providers worldwide. Our expertise spans cutting-edge research, scientific analysis, and deep engineering experience, ensuring unmatched security for products, infrastructure, and organizations.
🔗 Learn more about us at CENSUS | Cybersecurity Engineering.
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