Are you a UAE national with a passion for cybersecurity and a drive to protect the nation’s digital future? The CENSUS UAE Cybersecurity Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain world-class expertise, hands-on experience, and mentorship from top cybersecurity professionals. With the UAE positioning itself as a global technology and cybersecurity hub, this program aims to empower the next generation of security leaders to safeguard critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, and AI-powered systems.
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Work Conditions: Hybrid work model with on-site presence at the Abu Dhabi office for the first months; Duration: 6 months; Paid internship.
Why Join?
- Elite Training: Learn from world-class cybersecurity experts.
- Hands-on Hacking: Work on high-impact security projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure.
- Mentorship: Be guided by industry leaders and gain real-world insights.
- Career Opportunities: Prove your skills and earn a full-time job offer at CENSUS!
What You’ll Do:
- Develop cybersecurity expertise through hands-on projects and mentorship.
- Tackle real-world security challenges in complex digital systems.
- Work alongside top security professionals on high-profile initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Open to UAE nationals who are students or graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields.
- Self-taught hackers with proven experience in cybersecurity are also welcome to apply.
Required Skills:
- A curious, problem-solving mindset—always eager to explore, learn, and improve.
- Strong understanding of software security concepts and operating system fundamentals.
- Experience with at least one programming language.
- Basic knowledge of networking & TCP/IP.
- Familiarity with debugging, troubleshooting, and reviewing source code.
Bonus Skills (Make Your Application Stand Out!):
- Passion for a specific area of cybersecurity (e.g., AI security, OS internals, IoT).
- Experience in web or mobile application security testing.
- Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra.
- Interest or experience in fuzzing, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research.
- Published security research (e.g., blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers).
Compensation: Paid internship.
Career Path: Top performers may receive a full-time job offer at CENSUS.
Start Date: Approximately mid-January 2026.
