Are you a UAE national with a passion for cybersecurity and a drive to protect the nation’s digital future? Do you love uncovering how systems work, breaking them apart (ethically!), and finding ways to make them stronger? The CENSUS UAE Cybersecurity Internship Program is your opportunity to gain world-class expertise, hands-on experience, and mentorship from top cybersecurity professionals. As the UAE strengthens its position as a global technology and cybersecurity hub, we are investing in homegrown talent—empowering the next generation of security leaders to safeguard critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, and AI-powered systems.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Hybrid (with on-site presence at the Abu Dhabi office for the first months)
Duration: 6 months
Compensation: 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:
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 (AI security, OS internals, IoT, etc.).
- 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 (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, etc.).
Who Can Apply?
- 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!
Language Requirement:
Not specifically mentioned, but proficiency in English is typically expected in the cybersecurity field.
