Intern-Web Application Penetration Tester

Role Overview

As an Intern-Web Application Penetration Tester at Unqork, you will work within the Product Security team to conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications and APIs. This junior-level role involves identifying security vulnerabilities, assessing AI-driven features, developing proof-of-concept exploits, and collaborating with software engineers to enhance secure coding practices.

Perks & Benefits

This paid internship offers a competitive hourly wage of $30 and the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the world. Unqork fosters a culture of inclusion and innovation, encouraging interns to challenge the status quo while providing opportunities for professional growth and development in the cybersecurity field.

Full Job Description

Headquarters: United States (Remote) URL: http://unqork.com

Unqork empowers enterprises to accelerate growth by rapidly building, testing, and running AI-powered applications that embody the future of enterprise development. Trusted by the world s largest organizations in highly regulated industries, these applications become more secure over time while significantly reducing technical debt allowing businesses to focus on innovation rather than maintenance. Unqork s customers include Goldman Sachs, Marsh, BlackRock, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. At Unqork, we value inclusive and innovative thinkers who boldly challenge the status quo. We encourage you to apply! We are looking to hire an Intern to join our Product Security team . Title: Intern-Web Application Penetration Tester Department: Product Security Reports to: Director, Product Security Type: Paid Internship $30/hr We are looking to hire an Intern- Web Application Penetration Tester to join our product security team. This role is designed for rising seniors or a recent college graduate with a strong foundational background in Computer Science or Cybersecurity who wants to transition theoretical knowledge into real-world ethical hacking. In this role, you won't just run automated scanners. You will actively dissect complex web applications, hunt for business logic flaws, and evaluate the security posture of our emerging AI and Large Language Model (LLM) integrations. What Impact U would make

Vulnerability Assessment & Pentesting: Assist in conducting manual and automated penetration tests on web application and APIs to identify security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10). AI/LLM Security Evaluation: Help assess the security of AI-driven features and LLM implementations, checking for vulnerabilities like prompt injection, data poisoning, insecure output handling, and model denial of service (OWASP Top 10 for LLMs). Exploitation & PoC Development: Safely demonstrate the impact of discovered vulnerabilities by creating clear Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploits. Documentation & Reporting: Write comprehensive, technical security reports detailing findings, exploitation paths, risk ratings, and actionable remediation steps for development teams. Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers to explain security flaws and guide them on secure coding best practices and remediation verification.

What U bring:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Demonstrates a strong interest in cybersecurity and a commitment to staying current on emerging threats, security risks, attack vectors, and industry best practices. Possesses exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information clearly and effectively. Confident and comfortable collaborating with peers, cross-functional teams, and management-level stakeholders. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Traits:

Curious and proactive problem solver Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset Comfortable working with ambiguity and learning new systems quickly Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership

Unqork embraces a culture of security and privacy awareness by consistently safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and actively participating in training and initiatives to protect our data and the privacy of our stakeholders. Unqork is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/unqork-intern-web-application-penetration-tester

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