Cyber Security Internship Program - 2026 | 12-Week Guaranteed Placement

Full Time

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*Available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth

Launch your career in cyber security with Readygrad's Cyber Security Internship Program, designed to provide hands-on exposure to real security operations, risk frameworks, and enterprise IT environments.

This internship is ideal for students and graduates seeking practical cyber security experience, SOC exposure, and entry-level security analyst skills in Australia.

Program Fee: $2,500 (incl. GST)
Flexible payment plan available - 6 instalments of $417

What's Included

Career coaching with cyber security professionals
Security resume & technical interview preparation
Internship Success Toolkit access
Guaranteed 12-week Cyber Security internship placement
Dedicated industry mentor
Insurance coverage
Internship certification
Ongoing career support

Since 2012, Readygrad has partnered with technology firms, consultancies, government organisations, and enterprise security teams, delivering real-world cyber experience to emerging professionals.

Key Responsibilities - Cyber Security Intern
Build practical, job-ready security skills while supporting live cyber environments.

Responsibilities may include:

Monitoring systems for security threats and vulnerabilities
Supporting cyber risk assessments and compliance audits
Assisting with incident response documentation
Researching emerging cyber threats, malware, and attack vectors
Supporting implementation of security controls & policies
Assisting with penetration testing preparation
Reviewing logs, alerts, and SIEM dashboards

This internship provides exposure to Security Operations Centre (SOC) workflows, enterprise risk frameworks, and cyber defence practices.

Tools & Technologies You May Work With

SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel)
Vulnerability scanning tools
Endpoint detection & response (EDR) systems
Firewalls & intrusion detection systems
Identity & access management platforms
Security monitoring dashboards

(Exposure dependent on host company placement)

Frameworks & Standards Exposure

ISO 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Essential Eight (Australia)
Risk & compliance methodologies
Information security governance practices

Who Should Apply?

This program is suited to:

Cyber Security, IT, or Networking students & graduates
Aspiring Security Analysts or SOC Analysts
Graduates pursuing careers in cyber defence or IT risk
Career changers entering cyber security

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

Understanding of cyber security fundamentals
Knowledge of networks, systems, or cloud environments
Strong analytical & investigative mindset
High attention to detail
Interest in ethical hacking & threat detection
Motivation to build a cyber security career pathway

Why Choose Readygrad for Your Cyber Security Internship?

1 in 3 interns receive job offers from host companies
30,000+ interns placed since 2012
6,000+ employer partners nationwide
10+ years of graduate employability expertise
98% report improved job search outcomes
4.5★ Google rating (270+ reviews)

We focus on employment outcomes — helping you transition into roles such as:

Cyber Security Analyst
SOC Analyst
IT Security Officer
Risk & Compliance Analyst

Each intern receives a dedicated Mentor and Placement Consultant, providing technical guidance, career coaching, and employability support throughout the internship.

Required skills

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