Cybersecurity Engineer Intern (f/m/d)

What you will do:

• Monitor networks, systems, and applications for security breaches or intrusions using dedicated security tools and platforms

• Support the detection, analysis, and response to security incidents, including post-incident investigations and reporting

• Conduct preliminary analysis of security alerts and help assess their potential impact on the organization

• Assist in identifying, tracking, and remediating vulnerabilities across our infrastructure

• Help deploy, configure, and maintain security tools such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, threat intelligence, and phishing simulation/awareness solutions from the Azure security stack

• Maintain clear documentation of security incidents, procedures, and processes, and collaborate with IT and other teams to ensure compliance with security policies

What you bring & who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• A basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networking, firewalls, and security protocols

• Familiarity with incident response processes, common operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments

• Strong communicator and team-oriented mindset, with eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Good knowledge of English, with a desire to improve it – German or Spanish is a plus

• Ideally, you have scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) or knowledge of cloud security principles (Azure, AWS, GCP) – even if you don't meet every point, we look forward to your application

About the team: Group IT is part of Axpo's COO area, with colleagues based across Switzerland and abroad. We prioritize working as a team and "Make it Happen" together. Join a diverse, supportive group that values every voice and encourages continuous learning.