Key Skills

Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Security Intern Company: IT Solutions Worldwide Location: Rotterdam (On-site) Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time, Fixed Duration) About IT Solutions Worldwide IT Solutions Worldwide is an international technology, operations, and enterprise staffing solutions provider. At our Netherlands office, we facilitate specialized technical operations and maintain robust, secure infrastructures for our global network and European partners. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning environment where emerging talent can develop practical skills and gain real-world exposure to international tech and cybersecurity standards. Role Overview As a Cyber Security Intern at our Netherlands office, you will work directly with our internal IT and security infrastructure teams. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in safeguarding digital assets, identifying vulnerabilities, and mitigating active threats. You will assist in daily security operations, monitor network environments, and support the implementation of robust cybersecurity frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to transition academic knowledge into practical, industry-standard security operations. Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring: Assist in monitoring network traffic, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) for suspicious activity and potential security breaches. Vulnerability Management: Support the execution of routine vulnerability scans and assist in patch management processes across company endpoints and servers. Incident Response Support: Shadow the security team during incident response protocols, helping to document security events, analyze root causes, and prepare incident reports. Access Control: Assist in managing user access permissions, reviewing active directories, and ensuring compliance with the principle of least privilege (PoLP). Policy & Documentation: Contribute to the drafting, reviewing, and updating of internal security policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data protection guidelines. Security Awareness: Help coordinate and distribute cybersecurity awareness training materials and phishing simulations for internal staff. Requirements & Qualifications Education: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Technical Foundations: Solid fundamental understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and basic cryptography. Tool Familiarity: Basic exposure to or academic experience with security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Splunk, or similar SIEM/vulnerability scanning tools is highly advantageous. Language Proficiency: Professional working proficiency in English is mandatory. Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) is highly preferred for seamless integration into the local office environment. Work Arrangement: 100% On-site. The intern must be able to commute to and work from our Netherlands office for the duration of the internship. Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, ethical approach to handling sensitive information. What We Offer Mentorship: Direct supervision and technical mentoring from experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals. Real-World Exposure: Practical experience working with enterprise-grade security environments and compliance standards. Career Growth: A structured evaluation process at the end of the term, with the potential for transition into a permanent role based on performance and organizational requirements. Work Culture: A dynamic, international work environment in the Netherlands that values innovation, continuous learning, and teamwork.

Core Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring network traffic and security systems, conducting vulnerability scans, supporting patch management, and helping document incident response activities. Support access control reviews, security policy updates, and internal cybersecurity awareness training.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a related technical field, and have foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, and cryptography. Professional working proficiency in English is mandatory; Dutch is highly preferred, and familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, or Splunk is advantageous.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Real-World Experience
• Career Growth
• International Work Environment