Trainee NetSec-localisation Zaventem, 1930

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Les entreprises et les gouvernements comptent sur Thales pour apporter de la confiance aux milliards d’interactions numériques qu’ils établissent avec les utilisateurs. L’Activité Mondiale Identité & Sécurité Numériques (DIS) fournit des technologies et services (des logiciels sécurisés en passant par la biométrie ou encore le cryptage), qui permettent aux entreprises ainsi qu’aux gouvernements de vérifier des identités, et de protéger les données afin qu’elles restent sûres.Internship OpportunityNetwork & Cloud Security InternDepartment: Network Security (NetSec)Location: Zaventem BelgiumDuration: 3–6 months (September 2026)Level: Master students / Final-year Bachelor (Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering)About the InternshipWe are offering internship opportunities within our Network & Cloud Security (NetSec) team.This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world enterprise security environments, covering:Cloud SecurityOT / Industrial SecurityDetection & ResponseInfrastructure as CodeSecurity Innovation & AutomationInterns will work on strategic, technical, and research-oriented projects with the objective of producing deployable solutions, proof-of-concepts, comparative studies, or automation frameworks.Internship TopicsBelow is a non-exhaustive list of possible subjects.Cloud SecurityMicrosoft Security CopilotDevelopment of automated O365 / Azure / AWS audit tools (CIS, MS DSC, ISO frameworks)Zero Trust architecture implementation in AWS, Azure, and GCPIncident response & digital forensics in cloud environmentsData encryption strategies (at rest & in transit)Microsoft Priva (GRC / ISG integration)Projects may include:Automation developmentCompliance alignmentArchitecture designRisk analysis and mitigationFocus areas:Pipeline automationSecure coding best practicesCloud-native security controlsOT & Industrial SecurityCreation of an OT lab (IEC104, Modbus, MQTT, DNP3, TIA Portal)OT solution comparison (Armis, Defender for OT, Nozomi, Trend Micro)Secure remote access in ICS environments (VPN, jump servers, OT PAM)(I)IoT device security assessment & hardeningOT honeypot deployment and threat analysisEmbedded device security in industrial control systemsProjects may involve:Lab simulationVulnerability assessmentHardening implementationComparative evaluation reportsGeneral Cybersecurity & InnovationDLP technology comparison (Varonis, Netskope, Microsoft Purview)Fortinet full fabric implementationSYSLOG / Mini-SIEM implementationAI-driven firewall or threat detection research (inspired by Darktrace-like models)Splunk architecture deployment via Terraform & AnsiblePuppet server automation projectSecure deployment of local AI (ChatGPT-like) with sandboxing & risk mitigationAdvanced malware analysis & reverse engineeringCompliance automation (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)XDR / EDR comparison (HarfangLab, Defender, Trend Micro, etc.)SIEM comparison (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ELK, open-source)MS PKI lab implementationActive Directory compromise & secure migration scenarioGamified social engineering awareness platformSocial engineering awareness campaign design & executionWhat You Will GainHands-on experience in enterprise-grade security environmentsExposure to modern cloud & OT infrastructuresExperience in automation & Infrastructure-as-CodeResearch & comparative analysis experienceMentorship from experienced security engineersProfile RequiredMaster’s or final-year Bachelor student in Cybersecurity, IT, Network Engineering, or related fieldStrong interest in cloud, network, and infrastructure securityAnalytical mindset and structured approachAbility to work independently and produce technical documentationScripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) are a strong plusKnowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is an assetFamiliarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN, DNS)Important NoteThe internship subjects listed above represent a preliminary and non-exhaustive set of ideas.We strongly encourage students to propose their own internship topics, particularly those aligned with:Emerging cybersecurity trendsAI-driven securityCloud-native security innovationAutomation and scalable security servicesThales, entreprise Handi-Engagée, reconnait tous les talents. La diversité est notre meilleur atout. Postulez et rejoignez nous !Thales, entreprise Handi-Engagée, reconnait tous les talents. La diversité est notre meilleur atout. Postulez et rejoignez nous !