Cyber Security intern

Established in 2008, Geidea epitomises customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation

Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinkiking

To maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new Cybersecurity Intern Job Purpose:

The purpose of this internship is to support the defense against cyber threats through hands-on participation in SOC Monitoring, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management activities. The intern will assist the cybersecurity team in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems across all regions.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Assist SOC operations by monitoring security events, supporting real-time threat detection, and helping with incident response activities.
• Support digital forensics and incident response tasks, including evidence collection and documentation under supervision.
• Participate in threat intelligence research to help identify emerging cyber threats and contribute to internal reporting.
• Assist in the Vulnerability Management Program by supporting vulnerability scanning, reporting, and tracking remediation activities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives aligned with the organization's defense strategy and goals.
• Support information security audits conducted by internal teams or third-party assessors through preparation and documentation.
• Assist with integrating standard and non-standard logs into SIEM systems.
• Help create SOC-related reports, dashboards, and metrics for internal use.
• Coordinate with team members and external vendors as needed to support SOC activities.
• Contribute to maintaining the enterprise Threat & Vulnerability Management framework and assist in ongoing risk assessment tasks.
• Help identify potential gaps in detection controls across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support processes related to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information in line with cybersecurity policies.
• Participate in team development activities and learn from cybersecurity professionals to grow technical capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 03 years of experience (fresh graduates are welcome).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Preferred certifications or working toward:
• GCIH
• GCFA
• Basic understanding or academic exposure to cybersecurity architecture design.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NESA IAR, SAMA CSF, PCI-DSS, and NCA (knowledge or coursework is acceptable).

Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most.

Customer first - It's embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach.

Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve.

Real - No jargon and no excuses!

Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.

Resilient If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before.

Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.

We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.

Click apply below and become part of the Geidea story This internship is paid, with a duration of 3-6M.