Information Security Intern (f / m/d)

Description

Intership Information Security

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Knowledge of OT environments and challenges (e.g., industrial control systems, SCADA, etc.) is a plus.

• Familiarity with Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) and/or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.

• Basic understanding of incident response processes, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security monitoring practices.

• Eagerness to absorb new knowledge and embrace fresh areas of responsibility

• Demonstrated diligence and commitment to quality work

• Proficient communication skills in English; proficiency in the local language is a bonus

• Strong personal drive and analytical capabilities

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Assist in managing vulnerability report lifecycles from internal and external sources, prioritizing disclosures for timely remediation, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.

• Support NIDS deployment, configuration, and monitoring in OT environments, analyze alerts for potential incidents, and fine-tune signatures to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy.

• Collaborate with Security Incident Managers to review and enhance detection rules, and develop automation to streamline security operations

• Assist with incident response activities, including reporting, documentation, and preliminary analysis of security events.

• Contribute to incident reports, evidence collection, post-incident reviews, and the development of incident playbooks and response procedures.

• Contribute to the threat intelligence program, including policies, procedures and technical improvements of the Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)

• Help create security awareness materials, reports, and stakeholder documentation to communicate key security findings and initiatives.