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Cybersecurity Intern (SAST / DAST/ QA Training path) (Pakistan Only)

  • Remote
    • Any, Punjab, Pakistan
  • General (Internal)

Job description

Type: Internship (Full-time or Part-Time)
Duration: 8 - 12 weeks (with potential for extension or full-time offer)

About AllShore Talent:
AllShore Talent is a leading remote staffing company, offering top-tier professionals working 100% remote to businesses worldwide. Specializing in IT and software development, design, administrative support, digital marketing, and more. AllShore connects organizations with skilled talent to meet diverse business needs.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Intern with a keen interest in application security testing, vulnerability assessment, and QA automation. 
The selected candidate will be trained to perform SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) using industry-standard tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and others, under the guidance of our Technical Success and Security teams. 

This role is ideal for someone with a QA or software development background who wants to transition into cybersecurity and secure coding practices. 

Job requirements

Key Responsibilities 

  • Assist in running SAST (source code analysis) and DAST (web application vulnerability scans) on client projects. 

  • Generate and review security scan reports under supervision. 

  • Work closely with the development and QA teams to help reproduce, verify, and document identified vulnerabilities. 

  • Support in maintaining the security testing environment and scan configurations. 

  • Learn and apply secure coding principles and best practices. 

  • Assist in creating or updating internal documentation for security scanning procedures. 

  • Participate in ongoing learning around OWASP Top 10, CWE, and common web vulnerabilities. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. 

  • 0–1 year of experience in cybersecurity. 

  • Strong understanding of web applications (HTML, APIs, databases, and client-server communication). 

  • Familiarity with QA testing concepts or prior exposure to software testing tools. 

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Curiosity about cybersecurity, ethical hacking, or vulnerability testing. 

  • Basic knowledge of HTTP requests, cookies, sessions, and APIs. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Willingness to learn tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and SonarQube. 

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) 

  • Some experience with manual or automated QA testing. 

  • Exposure to GitHub, Postman, or REST API testing. 

  • Awareness of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. 

  • Interest in pursuing security certifications (CEH, Security+, etc.). 

What We Offer 

  • Hands-on mentorship from senior engineers and security consultants. 

  • Opportunity to work on real-world client projects performing actual vulnerability assessments. 

  • Access to premium security testing tools and learning resources. 

  • A clear career progression path from QA or security intern → Associate Security Engineer. 

  • Internship certificate and potential full-time offer upon successful completion. 

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