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Security Research Intern (Student Position)

CompanyXM Cyber
LocationTel-Aviv
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support research initiatives by analyzing vulnerabilities and attack vectors, and assist in investigating security weaknesses. They will document findings and collaborate with senior researchers while contributing to the development of research-related tools.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
441
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
XM Cyber is a leading hybrid cloud security company that’s changing the way organizations approach cyber risk. XM Cyber transforms exposure management by demonstrating how attackers leverage and combine misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, identity exposures, and more, across AWS, Azure, GCP and on-prem environments to compromise critical assets. With XM Cyber, you can see all the ways attackers might go, and all the best ways to stop them, pinpointing where to remediate exposures with a fraction of the effort. Founded by top executives from the Israeli cyber intelligence community, XM Cyber has offices in North America, Europe, and Israel.
About the Role

XM Cyber is a global leader in hybrid cloud security. Our innovative approach leverages the attacker’s perspective to identify and remediate critical attack paths across both on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The XM Cyber platform empowers companies to quickly prioritize and mitigate cyber risks affecting their business-sensitive systems.

We are looking for a motivated and talented Security Research Intern (Student Position) to join our research team. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside leading security researchers, investigating vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and cutting-edge threats in modern cloud and hybrid environments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing both technical and professional skills in the world of cybersecurity research.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support research initiatives by conducting analysis on vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors.
  • Assist in investigating operating system, application, and cloud security weaknesses.
  • Document findings and collaborate with senior researchers and software engineers.
  • Contribute to development of research-related automation and tools.
  • Stay updated with emerging industry security trends and technologies.
  • Take on essential operational tasks such as lab maintenance, environment setup, and ensuring that research infrastructure runs smoothly.

Requirements

  • Student status: In the final stages of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent field.
  • Grades: Strong academic record with high GPA.
  • Commitment: Availability to work at least 3 days per week, with a temporary contract.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Curiosity and passion for cybersecurity research, with a desire to learn continuously.
  • Team player with strong communication skills.

Advantages

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Background in vulnerability research, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or offensive security.
  • Participation in cybersecurity competitions, Capture the Flag (CTF) events, or open-source security projects.
Key Skills
Vulnerability AnalysisExploitsAttack VectorsOperating System SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecurityDocumentationAutomation DevelopmentResearch TrendsLab MaintenancePythonC/C++JavaAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeamwork
Categories
TechnologyScience & ResearchSecurity & Safety