Cybersecurity Intern
Join Paytm Money in Faridabad as a Cybersecurity Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on information security work. About the role As a Cybersecurity Intern at Paytm Money, your core focus will be finding, triaging and helping close security gaps. You are attached to a named mentor, join the team's stand-ups and reviews, and are trusted with work that matters rather than filler tasks. Questions are encouraged, your output is reviewed properly, and you get the feedback you need to actually improve. What you'll do day to day • Work on finding, triaging and helping close security gaps alongside the core team • Use Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux, OWASP Top 10, SIEM Basics on live, production-facing problems • Turn your work into clear documentation, notes or decks for reviewers • Take part in reviews and act on the feedback you receive • Collaborate across functions — engineering, product, design or business as the work demands • Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards • Track and report your own progress against an agreed plan Skills you'll build You will build practical, demonstrable experience in Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux, OWASP Top 10, SIEM Basics, Incident Response, Wireshark, Security Reporting, Risk Assessment, Scripting — the exact toolkit that separates a hireable fresher from a CV full of coursework. No prior work experience is required. Curiosity, problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn matter far more here than a polished résumé, and every one of these skills is taught on the job. Who should apply Students in their final year or recent graduates from B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA based in or willing to work from Faridabad. You should be willing to learn Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux and able to communicate clearly in writing. Personal projects, coursework, certifications or open-source contributions strengthen your application, but none of them are mandatory. Internship details This is a 6-month internship in Faridabad, Haryana, with a stipend of ₹22,000 per month. You will be given a defined project so that you leave with a documented finding that got fixed. Working hours follow the team's normal business hours and the internship includes a certificate on successful completion. By the end of the internship you will have hands-on command of the tools and workflows used in the field, plus the confidence that comes from solving genuine problems rather than textbook ones. Interns who excel are regularly offered a PPO and a path into a full-time position. How to apply Click Apply Now. If you are not logged in you will be asked to sign in and register first, after which you will be taken to Paytm Money's official careers page to complete your application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and seats are limited, so apply early. Responsibilities: Work on finding, triaging and helping close security gaps alongside the core team; Apply Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux, OWASP Top 10 to live, production-facing problems; Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders; Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive; Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required; Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards. Requirements: Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome; Working knowledge of Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux (or a genuine willingness to learn them); Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability; Care with detail and the discipline to document your work; Clear written and verbal communication in English; Based in or willing to work from Faridabad, Haryana.