jobapplier

🚀 CENSUS UAE Cybersecurity Engineering Internship Program: Learn. Hack. Secure! UAE

CENSUS SA

Skills

Required

  • cybersecurity
  • IoT
  • software security concepts
  • networking
  • TCP/IP
  • AI security
  • OS internals
  • web or mobile application security testing
  • Burp Suite
  • Frida
  • Ghidra
  • whitepapers

Preferred

  • fuzzing / exploit development / reverse engineering / vulnerability research

The start date for this internship is approximately January 2027 and will run for 6 months, 8 hours a day

About CENSUS SA

🔎 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?

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

AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure

  • Because talent deserves recognition.
  • CENSUS | Cybersecurity Engineering

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Be guided by industry leaders and gain real-world insights.
  • on-site presence in Abu Dhabi for the first months.

curious, problem-solving mindset

  • —always eager to explore, learn, and improve.
  • 🔹 Strong understanding of
  • software security concepts
  • operating system fundamentals
  • 🔹 Basic knowledge of
  • networking & TCP/IP
  • 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.).

web or mobile application security testing

  • 🔥 Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra
  • 🔥 Published security research ( blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, etc.
  • 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!

Preferred

  • 🔥 Interest or experience in fuzzing, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research

Benefits

  • Learn from world-class cybersecurity experts.
  • Work on high-impact security projects across

Career Opportunities

Prove your skills and earn a full-time job offer at CENSUS!

The Details

Who Can Apply?

  • 🔹 Open to
  • UAE nationals

Location

Hybrid, with on-site presence at our Abu Dhabi office for the first months.

Duration

6 months.

Career Path

Top performers may receive a full-time job offer at CENSUS!

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.