Job Description

Company overview: 

Cybersecurity Company Providing Offensive Securtiy Services

Address: Beirut Digital District 

Website: www.hiperlinx.com 

Internship overview:

Hiperlinx is looking for a motivated and passionate Junior Penetration Tester intern to join our cybersecurity team for a 3-month internship. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in web application penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web technologies.
• Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities in web applications.
• Assist in the development of testing methodologies, reports, and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with senior security engineers to improve internal security practices and tools.
• Learn and grow in an environment that fosters problem-solving and creative thinking.

Majors preferences: Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Technical requirements:

• Penetration Testing Skills: Understanding of common web application vulnerabilities and how to exploit them (e.g., XSS, SQL injection, CSRF, etc.).
• Web Technologies: Familiarity with web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, and web frameworks (e.g., Django, Laravel, ASP.NET).
• Coding Proficiency: Ability to read and write code in languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Python, or C# to identify potential vulnerabilities and exploit them.
• Networking Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking concepts like HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, DNS, and protocols that affect web application security.
• Security Tools: Familiarity with penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, and Metasploit, or similar tools for vulnerability scanning and exploitation.
• Operating Systems: Experience with Linux (preferably Kali Linux) and Windows environments for penetration testing and vulnerability exploitation.
• Familiarity with Web Servers and Databases: Understanding of common web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx) and databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) to exploit vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Ability to perform vulnerability assessments using automated tools and manual testing techniques.
• Knowledge of Security Best Practices: Understanding of secure coding practices and how to mitigate common vulnerabilities (e.g., input validation, secure authentication, and authorization).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with exploiting common CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, Drupal).
• Knowledge of automated vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, or similar.
• Experience with threat modeling or risk analysis.

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