Cybersecurity Engineering Internship (UAE Nationals)

About the role

CENSUS, a cybersecurity firm providing IT and OT security solutions to large companies, financial institutions and critical infrastructure, offers a 6-month paid cybersecurity engineering internship in Abu Dhabi. It starts around January 2027, runs 8 hours a day and follows a hybrid model with on-site presence at the Abu Dhabi office during the first months. It is open to UAE nationals who are students or graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications or related fields, as well as self-taught hackers with proven cybersecurity experience.

Key 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.

Required profile

• A curious, problem-solving mindset eager to learn and improve.
• Strong understanding of software security concepts and operating system fundamentals.
• Experience with at least one programming language.
• Basic knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with debugging, troubleshooting and reviewing source code.

What we offer

• Elite training with world-class cybersecurity experts and mentorship from industry leaders.
• Hands-on security projects covering AI, IoT, embedded systems and critical infrastructure.
• Paid internship.
• Hybrid work with on-site presence in Abu Dhabi for the first months.
• Career opportunities: top performers may receive a full-time job offer at CENSUS.