Microsoft’s Security Assurance Internship stands out as a premier opportunity for aspiring cybersecurity professionals in India. Offering a competitive stipend of ₹7-9 LPA across multiple locations, this program equips students with hands-on skills in threat modeling and secure development.
Interns dive into real-world projects like secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), anomaly detection, and tools such as Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender. The role emphasizes threat analysis, penetration testing basics, and team collaborations with global impact, aligning with India’s ₹2.6 lakh crore cyber market growth by 2027.
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Overview
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
As a Penetration Testing Intern, under supervision, you will identify problems and vulnerabilities through application of engineering to dynamically penetrate software, hardware or human systems. You will work on efforts that results in security bug discovery, exploitation and suggested security controls and mitigations in response to security flaws. You will develop and implement pen testing strategies and apply your expertise to engineer solutions. You will help influence mitigations for current and future products and solutions.
At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Role
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities for Security Assurance Internship
- Identifies security vulnerabilities within specialty/area or responsibility.
- Able to come up to speed on new targets with the help of others.
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineeringing solutions.
- Leverages known information channels to gain context.
- Corroborates guidance against real world observations, determines and understands scope of potential impact and identifies variance or instances of known issues.
Perks and benefits
Flexibility :- Balance what matters—your work, your life, and your team—through trust, autonomy, and shared accountability
Growth :- Stretch your skills, expand your impact, and grow with support that meets you where you are
Wellbeing :- Support for your body, mind, and financial future—so you can stay energized and do your best work
Community :- Find your people, build your network, and feel supported every step of the way
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science , Cyber Security or related field.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
- One year of programming experience in any language.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science , Cyber Security or related field
- While professional certifications are not required, familiarity with foundational security concepts through coursework, hands-on labs, or beginner-level certifications such as Security+, SC-900, or Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is a plus.
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Previously worked as
1. Senior Security Researcher
2. Security Engineer
3. Senior Security Manager
4. Controller
5. Security Program Manager
How to Apply?
If you are an Interested Candidate, you can apply for the Security Assurance Internship at Microsoft Stipend Rs. ₹7-9 LPA | Multiple Locations | Apply Click here.