CENSUS Cybersecurity Engineering Internship Program: Learn. Hack. Secure! Athens

**The internship is expected to start in July 2026 and will run for 6 months, with a full-time schedule (8 hours per day)** Are you a tech enthusiast who loves breaking things (ethically, of course!) to understand how they work? Do you want to turn your passion for cybersecurity into real-world expertise? **CENSUS Cybersecurity Internship Program** is your chance to work with some of the best minds in the industry, dive deep into cutting-edge security challenges, and level up your skills in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. **Why Join?** **Hands-on Experience:** Work on high-profile cybersecurity projects and get real-world exposure. **Mentorship:** Learn from top cybersecurity experts who will guide you every step of the way. **Cool Tech \& Tools:** Get familiar with the latest hacking techniques, tools, and security frameworks. **Hybrid Work Model:** Flexibility with a mix of remote and on-site work in our Athens or Thessaloniki offices. **Career Opportunities:** Prove your skills, and you might land a job with us after the program! **Paid Internship:** Because your talent and time matter. **What You’ll Do** Dive into cybersecurity with **hands-on training** and real-world projects. Work with a **global team** to protect applications, networks, and organizations. Develop **technical and problem-solving skills** that set you apart. **What We’re Looking For** **Required Skills:** A curious, analytical mindset—always eager to learn and improve. A solid understanding of **software security** and **operating system fundamentals**. Experience with **at least one programming language**. Basic knowledge of **networking \& TCP/IP**. Familiarity with **debugging and troubleshooting** code. **Bonus Skills (Make Your Application Stand Out!):** Passion for a specific cybersecurity area (hardware security, AI security, IoT, etc.). Experience in **web or mobile application security testing**. Familiarity with tools like **Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra**. Hands-on work in **reverse engineering, exploit development, fuzzing, or vulnerability research**. Published work (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, or security research). **The Details** **Who Can Apply?** Final-year **B.Sc. students, M.Sc. and PhD students, and graduates** in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields. If you’re a self-taught hacker with cybersecurity experience, we want to hear from you too! **Location:** Hybrid, with on-site presence in Athens or Thessaloniki for the first months. **Duration:** 6 months. **Compensation:** Paid internship. **Career Path:** Top performers may receive **a job offer** to join CENSUS full-time! **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. Learn more about us at CENSUS \| Cybersecurity Engineering.