Cybersecurity Intern

About our company:

With our offices in Belgium, Kosova and USA, we serve clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We help our customers protect their digital presence against constantly evolving threats. Pretera’s mission is to make the digital world a more secure place, contributing to a safer society. Our globally connected team works together daily to create impact while fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of our operations.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for motivated students and motivated professionals with IT backgrounds to join our Offensive Security Internship Program. This internship is designed to provide a structured entry point into offensive cybersecurity through guided learning, hands-on practice, and close mentorship. Interns will develop foundational penetration testing skills, learn industry-standard methodologies, and gain exposure to real-world security workflows.

The Role:

• Practice foundational offensive security techniques in a controlled, structured environment
• Work through guided web application security labs and technical challenges
• Develop a deep understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability analysis
• Assist with penetration testing activities (shadowing or delivery support) under supervision
• Perform vulnerability identification and validation
• Use common offensive security tools under guidance (e.g., Burp Suite, nuclei, etc.)
• Maintain structured notes documenting methodology, findings, and observations
• Write clear proof-of-concept (PoC) descriptions and short technical summaries

Internship Structure:

This internship is delivered in two phases:

Phase One – Online Internship (6 weeks, Remote)
A self-paced learning phase focused on web application security fundamentals, testing methodology, and professional documentation, supported by regular mentor check-ins. The phase concludes with a technical assessment and written report.

Phase Two – On-Site Internship (4 weeks, Prishtina)
High-performing interns advance to an on-site phase that includes a bootcamp session followed by supervised penetration testing tasks, with a strong focus on reporting quality and depth of testing.

Advancement to Phase Two is performance-based.

Interns are expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong interest in offensive security and ethical hacking
• Show foundational IT knowledge (networking, operating systems, web basics)
• Follow structured testing and documentation processes
• Communicate clearly in written English
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Act professionally and collaboratively within a team environment
• Participate in mentor check-ins and act on technical feedback
• Communicate progress, questions, and blockers clearly and professionally

Essential Skills:

• Basic understanding of networking and operating system concepts
• Familiarity with HTTP, web applications, and common security concepts
• Exposure to Linux and command-line environments
• Basic scripting or programming exposure (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar)
• Ability to learn independently in a structured, self-paced environment
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

What You Will Gain:

• A solid foundation in offensive security fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with real-world security workflows
• Mentorship and structured technical feedback from security professionals
• Strong habits in documentation and professional reporting
• The best candidates will get a chance to join a highly-technical team at the end of their internship

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this internship and how your skills align with the role. You may also include links to any relevant personal projects, blog posts, or cybersecurity challenges you’ve participated in (if applicable).

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for.

Job Type: Self-paced (Phase One), Full-time (Phase Two)
Job Location: Remote (Phase One), On-site in Prishtina (Phase Two)