Intern-Web Application Penetration Tester

Unqork is seeking an Intern to join their Product Security team, focusing on web application penetration testing and security evaluation of AI and LLM integrations. The role is ideal for students or recent graduates in Computer Science or Cybersecurity interested in ethical hacking and security assessment.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $30/hr

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting manual and automated penetration tests on web applications and APIs to identify security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
• Help assess the security of AI-driven features and LLM implementations, checking for vulnerabilities like prompt injection, data poisoning, insecure output handling, and model denial of service (OWASP Top 10 for LLMs).
• Safely demonstrate the impact of discovered vulnerabilities by creating clear Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploits.
• Write comprehensive, technical security reports detailing findings, exploitation paths, risk ratings, and actionable remediation steps for development teams.
• Work closely with software engineers to explain security flaws and guide them on secure coding best practices and remediation verification.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in cybersecurity and a commitment to staying current on emerging threats, security risks, attack vectors, and industry best practices.
• Possesses exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Confident and comfortable collaborating with peers, cross-functional teams, and management-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $30/hr