CENSUS Cybersecurity Engineering Internship Program: Learn. Hack. Secure Athens

7 days ago

Athens, Attica, Greece U.S. Department of Commerce Full time €25,000 - €40,000 per year

The start date for this internship is approximately mid-January 2026

Are you a tech enthusiast who loves breaking things (ethically, of course) to understand how they work? Do you want to turn your passion for cybersecurity into real-world expertise?

CENSUS Cybersecurity Internship Program is your chance to work with some of the best minds in the industry, dive deep into cutting-edge security challenges, and level up your skills in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

Hands-on Experience: Work on high-profile cybersecurity projects and get real-world exposure.

Mentorship: Learn from top cybersecurity experts who will guide you every step of the way.

Cool Tech & Tools: Get familiar with the latest hacking techniques, tools, and security frameworks.

Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility with a mix of remote and on-site work in our Athens or Thessaloniki offices.

Career Opportunities: Prove your skills, and you might land a job with us after the program

Paid Internship: Because your talent and time matter.

What You'll Do

Dive into cybersecurity with hands-on training and real-world projects.

Work with a global team to protect applications, networks, and organizations.

Develop technical and problem-solving skills that set you apart.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills:

A curious, analytical mindset—always eager to learn and improve.

A solid understanding of software security and operating system fundamentals.

Experience with at least one programming language.

Basic knowledge of networking & TCP/IP.

Familiarity with debugging and troubleshooting code.

Bonus Skills (Make Your Application Stand Out):

Passion for a specific cybersecurity area (hardware security, AI security, IoT, etc.).

Experience in web or mobile application security testing.

Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra.

Hands-on work in reverse engineering, exploit development, fuzzing, or vulnerability research.

Published work (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, or security research).

The Details

Who Can Apply?

Final-year B.Sc. students, M.Sc. and PhD students, and graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields. If you're a self-taught hacker with cybersecurity experience, we want to hear from you too

Location: Hybrid, with on-site presence in Athens or Thessaloniki for the first months.

Duration: 6 months.

Compensation: Paid internship.

Career Path: Top performers may receive a job offer to join CENSUS full-time

About CENSUS

CENSUS is a globally recognized cybersecurity firm delivering top-tier IT and OT security solutions. We work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, critical infrastructure, and secure communications providers worldwide. Our expertise spans cutting-edge research, scientific analysis, and deep engineering experience, ensuring unmatched security for products, infrastructure, and organizations.

Learn more about us at CENSUS | Cybersecurity Engineering.

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