Cyber Security - Internship


About the internship:

About Qapita

Qapita is a leading equity management platform that helps startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprises manage their cap tables, ESOPs, and shareholder ownership. Trusted by companies across Asia and beyond, Qapita enables organizations to simplify equity management while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and security standards.


As a fast-growing SaaS company operating in a highly regulated environment, security and compliance are central to everything we do.


About the Role

We're looking for a Cyber Security & Compliance Intern to join our security team and gain hands-on exposure to real-world security operations. You'll work closely with experienced security professionals on vulnerability management, cloud security reviews, compliance activities, and automation projects that improve the team's efficiency.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), or security engineering.


What You'll Do

  • Support VAPT activities by coordinating security assessments with external vendors, tracking findings, and following up on remediation efforts.
  • Assist in cloud security reviews by validating configurations, identifying gaps, and documenting observations.
  • Support Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) activities, including security questionnaires, evidence collection, and tracker management.
  • Build simple scripts and automations to reduce manual effort across security operations.
  • Maintain security documentation, reports, and compliance records.
  • Gain exposure to industry frameworks and regulations such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and DPDPA.


What We're Looking For

  • Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in cyber security, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
  • Understanding of fundamental security concepts such as vulnerability management, cloud security, and security best practices.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.


Nice to Have

  • Exposure to security tools, vulnerability scanners, or penetration testing concepts.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Knowledge of automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Interest in building a career in cyber security, compliance, or risk management within SaaS or FinTech environments.


What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience working with an experienced security team.
  • Exposure to industry-standard security and compliance frameworks.
  • Practical experience with security operations, audits, and risk management.
  • Mentorship and guidance to help accelerate your cyber security career.


Who can apply:

    Only those candidates can apply who:

  1. are available for full time (in-office) internship
  2. are available for duration of 6 months
  3. have relevant skills and interests
  4. are Computer Science Engineering students


Stipend:

Not provided

Deadline:

2035-01-01 00:00:00
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