Penetration Tester Internship 2026

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

As Motorola's premier cybersecurity consulting group, the cyber professional services team provides in-depth technical, compliance, and governance assessments as well as strategic recommendations for our customer’s and their networks, operational technology and installed Motorola products and platforms. The cyber professional services team provides a full spectrum of cybersecurity services ranging from physical security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, risk management and compliance with frameworks and benchmarks such as CJIS, CIS, ISO, and NIST.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Cybersecurity Intern to join our Offensive Security team. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of a penetration test from initial reconnaissance to final reporting. You will work alongside senior testers to identify vulnerabilities, validate security controls, and help strengthen our organization’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconnaissance & OSINT: Assist in gathering publicly available information and mapping the attack surface of target environments.

• Vulnerability Scanning: Configure and execute automated scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, OpenVAS) and assist in analyzing the results.

• Exploitation Support: Work under the direct supervision of senior staff to research and test proofs-of-concept for identified vulnerabilities.

• Documentation & Reporting: Help draft technical findings and executive summaries that clearly communicate risks and remediation steps.

Qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, and common web protocols.

• Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and common attack vectors (SQLi, XSS, etc.).

• Basic proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).

• Experience with Linux/Unix environments (Kali Linux experience is a plus).

What You’ll Gain:

• Mentorship from industry-certified professionals (OSCP, CISSP, GIAC).

• Exposure to enterprise-grade security tools and methodologies.

• A behind-the-scenes look at how a professional Penetration Testing team operates within a corporate environment.

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, or Cybersecurity, with a graduation date on or after Dec 1, 2026.

• Familiarity with basic scripts in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern
EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.