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Cyber Security Intern

CompanyCHANEL
LocationGeneva
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the Swiss Markets RISO with cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance activities, security alert follow-up, advisory work, vulnerability management, and penetration test remediation. Assist with cybersecurity transformation initiatives through coordination, documentation, reporting, and follow-up across Switzerland and the countries in scope.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
30956
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.​ ​ As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.​ ​ Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.​ ​ Chanel is committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.​
About the Role

The Cyber Security Intern will assist the Swiss Markets RISO in daily cyber security activities and transformation initiatives across the five key pillars of the cyber security operating model: Governance, Risk & Compliance; Response; Advisory; Resilience; and Transformation.

Based in Geneva, the intern will support cyber security coordination for Switzerland and will also interact with IT leaders and stakeholders in the countries under Swiss Markets responsibility, including Mexico, Panama, Brazil and India.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Support the follow-up of phishing simulation campaigns, including results tracking, remediation actions and awareness initiatives.
  • Assist with security assessments, internal audits and evidence collection for compliance activities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, status reports and documentation related to cyber risk and compliance follow-up.

Response

  • Assist with the daily monitoring, follow-up and remediation tracking of security alerts.
  • Document investigation findings, remediation progress and escalation points in a clear and structured manner.

Advisory

  • Support the RISO in providing cyber security guidance to IT teams and business stakeholders on local projects and operational topics.
  • Help review security requirements, identify potential risks and contribute to pragmatic recommendations aligned with Group standards.

Resilience

  • Follow up on vulnerability management activities across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Support penetration test follow-up, including action plan tracking, remediation coordination and reporting.

Transformation

  • Assist the RISO in applying cyber security transformation and modernization projects defined by the Group.
  • Contribute to coordination, documentation, reporting and follow-up of cyber initiatives across Swiss Markets and the countries in scope.

Profile :

  • Student in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
  • Strong interest in cyber security, IT risk management and compliance topics
  • Basic understanding of security alerts, vulnerabilities, cloud and on-premises infrastructure concepts
  • Good analytical skills and ability to structure information, follow action plans and produce clear reporting
  • Curious, rigorous, proactive and eager to learn in an international environment
  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work with confidentiality, discretion and attention to detail
  • Fluent in French and English. Spanish or Portuguese would be a plus

Job Information:

  • Contract: Full-time internship (100%) and in-person
  • Start date: January 4th, 2027
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Working days: 5 days a week, Monday to Friday
  • Location: Geneva

Internship conditions

An internship agreement is mandatory for this position and must meet the following conditions:
• The internship must be part of your study program.
• The internship must be required for the completion of your degree.
• The internship must be validated by the award of academic credits.

Key Skills
CybersecurityGovernance, Risk And CompliancePhishing Campaign Follow-UpSecurity AssessmentsInternal AuditsCompliance Evidence CollectionCyber Risk ReportingSecurity Alert MonitoringIncident Investigation DocumentationSecurity AdvisoryVulnerability ManagementPenetration Test Follow-UpCloud SecurityOn-Premises InfrastructureStakeholder CommunicationAction Plan Tracking
Categories
Security & SafetyTechnology