Cyber Security Engineer Internship

Role Overview

Join TrendAITM's Cyber Defence Team as a member of the European Cyber Defence team, based in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity in a high-octane role for a motivated and innovative person. The successful candidate will get exposure to a wide range of IT Skills such as Networking, Firewalls, NIDS/NIPS, Log Analysis, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Active Directory, Windows Server, APIs, Python, Bash and Power Automate, while also getting exposure to AI and the latest threats.

What You Will Do

Support the business by reviewing logs, identifying potential security incidents and performing a root cause analysis. Automate repetitive tasks using languages such as PowerShell and Python or the Power Automate Platform. Patch/mitigate latest vulnerabilities. Troubleshoot network security issues. Identify gaps in our current security. Utilise the Trend Micro product suite to protect our infrastructure.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We have a strong track record of converting placements into graduate roles. Over the last five years, 82% of our intern graduates have gone on to join us permanently. There may also be opportunities to travel to other European offices and work with colleagues from across the globe.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the business by reviewing logs, identifying potential security incidents and performing a root cause analysis.
• Automating repetitive tasks using languages such as PowerShell and Python or the Power Automate Platform.
• Patching/mitigating latest vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshooting network security issues.
• Identifying gaps in our current security.
• Phishing simulations and user security education.
• Utilising the Trend Micro product suite to protect our infrastructure (Apex One, Cloud One, Vision One, Deep Discovery).
• Work with members of the European Cyber Defence team to complete security projects.
• At times, work with other teams such as IT or other regional Cyber Defence teams.
• Documenting projects and writing up user guides for security solutions.

You Are

• Eager and quick to learn.
• Approachable, confident with a positive mind set.
• Analytical with excellent problem-solving ability.
• A good written and verbal communicator.
• Able to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• A collaborative worker with team members and other stakeholders.
• Motivated and self-driven with good time management skills.
• Able to follow through, complete tasks and work to support others to complete their tasks within tight time limitations.
• Strive to improve internal security posture.

You Have

• Currently enrolled in a IT Management & Cybersecurity course, computer science or a related STEM discipline and eligible to undertake a work placement as part of your course.
• Avid interest in cyber security.
• Understanding of Operating Systems, particularly Windows.
• Working knowledge of Networking.
• An enquiring mind and are eager to find solutions for problems.