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Abu Dhabi, UAE
2026-05-09
CENSUS
Middle East
π CENSUS UAE Cybersecurity Engineering Internship Program: Learn. Hack. Secure! UAE
Role Description
****The start date for this internship is approximately July 2026 and will run for 6 months, 8 hours a day****
π Are you a UAE national with a
**passion for cybersecurity**
and a drive to protect the nationβs digital future? Do you love uncovering how systems work, breaking them apart (ethically!), and finding ways to make them stronger?
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**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**
βempowering the next generation of security leaders to
**safeguard critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, and AI-powered systems**
.
**Why Join?**
πΉ
**Elite Training:**
Learn from world-class cybersecurity experts.
πΉ
**Hands-on Hacking:**
Work on high-impact security projects across
**AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure**
.
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**Mentorship:**
Be guided by industry leaders and gain real-world insights.
πΉ
**Hybrid Work Model:**
Flexible setup with
**on-site presence in Abu Dhabi**
for the first months.
πΉ
**Career Opportunities:**
Prove your skills and earn a
**full-time job offer**
at CENSUS!
πΉ
**Paid Internship:**
Because talent deserves recognition.
**What Youβll Do**
πΉ
**Develop cybersecurity expertise**
through hands-on projects and mentorship.
πΉ
**Tackle real-world security challenges**
in complex digital systems.
πΉ
**Work alongside top security professionals**
on high-profile initiatives.
**Who Weβre Looking For**
π
**Required Skills:**
πΉ A
**curious, problem-solving mindset**
βalways eager to explore, learn, and improve.
πΉ Strong understanding of
**software security concepts**
and
**operating system fundamentals**
.
πΉ Experience with
**at least one programming language**
.
πΉ Basic knowledge of
**networking \& TCP/IP**
.
πΉ Familiarity with
**debugging, troubleshooting, and reviewing source code**
.
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**Bonus Skills (**
**Make Your Application Stand Out!)**
**:**
π₯ Passion for a specific area of cybersecurity (AI security, OS internals, IoT, etc.).
π₯ Experience in
**web or mobile application security testing**
.
π₯ Familiarity with tools like
**Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra**
.
π₯ Interest or experience in
**fuzzing, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research**
.
π₯ Published security research (
**blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, etc.**
).
**The Details**
π
**Who Can Apply?**
πΉ Open to
**UAE nationals**
who are students or graduates in
**Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields**
.
πΉ Self-taught hackers with
**proven experience in cybersecurity**
are also welcome to apply!
π
**Location:**
Hybrid, with on-site presence at our
**Abu Dhabi office**
for the first months.
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**Duration:**
6 months.
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**Compensation:**
**Paid internship**
.
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**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.
π Learn more about us at
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