Intern-Web Application Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Intern-Web Application Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity): Assisting the product security team in identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating the security posture of AI-powered enterprise applications with an accent on manual pentesting and LLM security. Focus on dissecting complex web applications, developing proof-of-concept exploits, and documenting security findings for development teams.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $30/hr (approx. $4,800/month)

Company

hirify.global is a leading enterprise platform that enables organizations to build, test, and run AI-powered applications while reducing technical debt and enhancing security.

What you will do

• Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications and APIs to identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Assess the security of AI-driven features and LLM implementations, including testing for prompt injection and data poisoning.
• Develop clear Proof-of-Concept exploits to demonstrate the impact of discovered security flaws.
• Write comprehensive technical reports detailing findings, risk ratings, and remediation steps.
• Collaborate with software engineers to guide them on secure coding practices and verify remediation efforts.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and attack vectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to transition theoretical knowledge into real-world ethical hacking experience.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and LLM security evaluation.
• Collaborative environment focused on security and privacy awareness.
• Paid internship program within a high-growth enterprise software company.