Security Engineer - Intern

Job Overview

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type

Internship

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Application Deadline

November 8, 2026

About the Company

COGNNA is a pioneering cybersecurity firm dedicated to redefining modern defense through its Agentic AI SOC platform, Nexus, and Smart MDR services. Established in 2022 and headquartered in Riyadh, COGNNA empowers organizations worldwide to proactively manage cyber threats with unparalleled speed and simplicity. Their mission is to protect the future of humanity by enabling customers to thrive in a secure digital environment.

COGNNA operates with a strong set of values encapsulated by the acronym CAPABLE: Customer-Centric, Accountability, Perseverance, Agility, Boldness, Leadership, and Ethical conduct. These values guide their operations, foster a collaborative spirit, and drive innovation. The company is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by a vibrant, people-first culture, offering exciting opportunities for professional development and contribution to cutting-edge security projects.

Job Description

COGNNA is at the forefront of modern cybersecurity, revolutionizing defense with its Agentic AI SOC platform, Nexus, and advanced Smart MDR services. We empower organizations globally to significantly reduce alert noise, accelerate incident response times, and maintain compliance with critical frameworks like SAMA, NCA, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

Our approach is driven by AI-powered triage, deep automation, and an elite 24/7 Guardians Team, ensuring unified visibility and rapid threat containment across endpoints, cloud environments, and networks.

We are actively seeking a motivated Security Engineer Intern to join our dynamic Security Engineering team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to build, integrate, and operate the essential tools and platforms that power our security operations. You will play a key role in connecting diverse data sources, automating critical workflows, and strengthening our capabilities in detecting, managing, and responding to cyber risks.

Required Skills

• Networking
• Operating Systems
• Security Concepts
• Scripting
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell
• API Integration
• Analytical Thinking
• Technical Documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration and onboarding of new data sources, tools, and platforms into our security stack.
• Configure, tune, and maintain log collection, detection, and alerting pipelines across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Assist in deploying and integrating tooling used for investigation, evidence collection, and forensic analysis during security incidents.
• Support the rollout and integration of vulnerability scanning tools, and help track, prioritize, and report on findings across systems.
• Contribute to securing and integrating tooling across cloud infrastructure, including identity, access, and configuration management.
• Write scripts and automation to connect tools, reduce manual work, and improve data flow between security systems.
• Research and prototype new tools, integrations, or workflows to improve the team's detection, response, and risk management capabilities.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and reports summarizing integrations, findings, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and core security concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
• Interest in APIs and system integration—connecting different tools and platforms so data flows smoothly between them.
• Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and a genuine interest in security engineering.
• Good communication skills and ability to document technical work clearly.

Benefits & Perks

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced security engineers.
• Real-world exposure to enterprise-grade security tools and how they integrate into a live security stack.
• Practical experience across tooling integration, cloud security, and security research.
• Opportunity to contribute to production security projects and build a strong security engineering portfolio.

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Posted Date

October 26, 2026

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