Penetration Tester Internship

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Employment
Intern
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 31, 2027

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TL;DR · Penetration Tester Internship

The Penetration Tester: Internship Opportunities role involves identifying security vulnerabilities within specific areas of responsibility while learning to navigate new targets with team assistance. The individual will leverage known information channels to gain context, corroborate guidance against real-world observations, determine the scope of potential impacts, and identify variances or instances of known issues. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field with at least one term remaining after the internship concludes. The role requires specific technical knowledge and may involve certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, or Security+. This position focuses on identifying security vulnerabilities within specialized domains while navigating complex export control regulations including ITAR and EAR to ensure secure information handling across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Identify security vulnerabilities within specific areas of responsibility.
  • Research and learn about new targets using established information channels.
  • Corroborate guidance against real-world observations to verify data accuracy.
  • Determine and analyze the scope of potential impacts from identified issues.
  • Identify variances or instances of known security problems.
  • Maintain compliance with export control regulations like ITAR and EAR.

What we're looking for

  • Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Must have at least one additional quarter or semester of school remaining after the internship ends.
  • Must be able to identify security vulnerabilities and determine the scope of potential impact.
  • Must be able to leverage information channels to gain context and corroborate guidance against real-world observations.
  • Must provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status for export control eligibility.
  • CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, and/or Security+ certification (preferred).
  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).

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