Senior Manager in Software Engineering focusing on Cyber Security. Leading security architecture and application security for Caterpillar while mentoring teams.
About the role
- Six-month paid cybersecurity internship at CENSUS in Abu Dhabi. Hands-on projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, mentorship by industry experts, potential full-time offer.
Responsibilities
- Develop cybersecurity expertise through hands-on projects and mentorship.
- Tackle real-world security challenges in complex digital systems.
- Work on high-impact security projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure.
- Collaborate with top security professionals and be guided by industry leaders.
- Participate in security research, testing, vulnerability discovery, and remediation.
- Hybrid engagement with initial on-site presence in Abu Dhabi.
- Six-month paid internship with potential pathway to full-time employment.
Requirements
- UAE national (eligibility)
- Students or graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields
- Self-taught hackers with proven cybersecurity experience are welcome
- A curious, problem-solving mindset — always eager to explore, learn, and improve
- Strong understanding of software security concepts
- Operating system fundamentals
- Experience with at least one programming language
- Basic knowledge of networking & TCP/IP
- Familiarity with debugging, troubleshooting, and reviewing source code
- Bonus Skills: Passion for a specific area of cybersecurity (AI security, OS internals, IoT, etc.)
- Bonus Skills: Experience in web or mobile application security testing
- Bonus Skills: Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Frida, Ghidra
- Bonus Skills: Interest or experience in fuzzing, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research
- Bonus Skills: Published security research (blog posts, CVEs, whitepapers, etc.)
Benefits
- Elite Training: Learn from world-class cybersecurity experts.
- Hands-on Hacking: Work on high-impact security projects across AI, IoT, embedded systems, and critical infrastructure.
- Mentorship from industry leaders.
- Hybrid Work Model with on-site presence in Abu Dhabi for the first months.
- Paid internship.
- Career Opportunities: Top performers may receive a full-time job offer at CENSUS.
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