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Apprenticeship - Network DevSecOps Engineer - VPN (M/F)

CompanyAXA
LocationParis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will participate in the operational management, continuous improvement, and automation of network security solutions, specifically focusing on VPN platforms. Additionally, you will design and implement new features while developing automation tools in API, backend, and frontend environments.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
147974
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against climate change, AXA has always been attentive to its social environment and embraced its responsibility as an insurer: responsibility for taking action upstream in order to better understand risks, with one goal in mind: to ensure better protection. Discover more: https://www.axa.com/en/about-us/our-purpose To know more about AXA's Privacy Policy - https://www-axa-com.cdn.axa-contento-118412.eu/www-axa-com/1cd44dfb-3b7a-4cf7-933b-06024cf7f25b_axa_privacypolicy_internetusers_va.pdf
About the Role

Apprenticeship - Network DevSecOps Engineer - VPN (M/F)

 

Type ? 24- to 36-month apprenticeship

When? starting in September 2026

Where? Paris 17th arrondissement

 

YOUR FUTURE CONTRIBUTION

 

Organizational Context

 

AXA, one of the world’s leading insurance companies, relies on an innovative technology division, AXA Group Operations, which plays a key role in the Group’s digital transformation. The Group CIO division, at the heart of this dynamic, defines the overall technology strategy to support growth and innovation. Within this division, the Network Global Products department, and more specifically the Security & Network Services team, manages essential network security solutions, including the Secure Remote Access platform.

 

 

Position Objective

 

Integrated into this team, you will participate in the operational management, continuous improvement, and automation of network security solutions, notably VPN (Virtual Private Network). This position is ideal for a student passionate about networking, cybersecurity, development, and automation, seeking to gain practical experience in an innovative international environment.

 

 

Mission Description

 

  • Ensure operations within the VPN scope.
  • Participate in the design, development, and implementation of new features on our platforms.
  • Define and develop automation tools in API mode, backend, and frontend.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of deployment and network security management processes.

 

YOUR PROFILE

 

Education: Engineering School or University, specialty in Network, Cybersecurity or similar, BAC +3 or BAC +4 level for the first year of the contract

 

Ideal work-study rhythm: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week at school

 

Languages:

  • English C1+ or fluent
  • French strongly appreciated
  • Spanish appreciated

Soft skills:

  • Curiosity, autonomy, and initiative spirit.
  • Good written and oral communication.
  • Ability to collaborate in an international environment.
  • Positive attitude, openness to innovation and continuous learning.

Hard skills:

  • Proficiency in Ruby/Python, REACT or any other language
  • Mastery of Agile development, CI/CD is a plus

IT Tools:

  • Office 365, Microsoft Teams
  • Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, F5, AWS, Azure
  • Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python, React.js, GitHub, Terraform, Ansible

 

YOUR FUTURE PLAYGROUND

About AXA

Present in 51 countries, AXA's 145,000 employees and distributors are committed to supporting 93 million clients, making AXA one of the largest insurers in the world. Our expertise is reflected in a range of products and services tailored to each client in three main business areas: property and casualty insurance, life insurance, savings, retirement & health, and asset management.

 

Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the heart of our activities, helping individuals, businesses, and societies to thrive. AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions.

 

At AXA, we believe in a future where technology and humanity coexist to create sustainable progress. Our four core values - Courage, Integrity, One AXA, Customer First - guide every action, every decision, to build a responsible, innovative, and inclusive organization.

 

About our entity

AXA Group Operations (AXA GO), the technological core of the AXA Group, is a key driver of its digital transformation. Our mission: to design and deploy large-scale technology, data, and artificial intelligence solutions to strengthen our competitive advantage.

 

Present in 17 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, our 7,000 employees work every day to make AXA a company at the forefront of innovation, where technology directly serves the protection and satisfaction of our clients.

 

Join us and build the future

At AXA, diversity, inclusion, and the engagement of young talent are at the heart of our approach. With a work-study program, you will join a dynamic team, share our culture of innovation, and contribute to high-impact projects. We believe that our differences are our strengths, and we work every day to promote equality, professional fulfillment, and ethics in all our actions. Take up the challenge with us and build a sustainable future, together.

Key Skills
Network SecurityCybersecurityAutomationRubyPythonReact.jsAgile DevelopmentCI/CDVPNAPI DevelopmentTerraformAnsibleAWSAzureCisco ASAPalo Alto
Categories
TechnologySoftwareSecurity & SafetyEngineering