What's the role?

You want to kickstart your career in cybersecurity? This internship will provide you with exciting insights into the cybersecurity landscape of a global company. We tailor the internship to your interest in cybersecurity governance, cybersecurity architecture, or cyber defense, with the overall goal of integrating cybersecurity as a business enabler.

The start date for the internship is flexible to the student's availability, duration for at least 6 months is preferred.

Who is Hilti?

We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. Hilti is a multicultural workplace with 127 different nationalities committed to global teamwork.

Global IT within Hilti is a truly global team with main hubs in Buchs (Switzerland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Plano/Tulsa (USA). All locations have highly competent teams who work very closely together. Hilti`s Global IT team is known for their focus on sustainable value creation by translating latest IT innovations into value creating solutions & services.

What does the role involve?

Cybersecurity is of strategic importance to our company. That is why we are continuously strengthening our capabilities and growing our organization. As our new intern you will gain insights into our cybersecurity program, including security awareness, risk management, penetration testing, consulting, engineering etc. You will be mentored by an experienced team member, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to various exciting projects and initiatives across the organization. We are happy tailoring your assignments based on your interests and the competence you want to grow. We will support your creativeness and take your ideas to the next level and provide advice, constructive feedback, and training. If you perform according to our expectations, we will offer you an entry level position.

CAREER - Our global head office is a multicultural workplace extraordinaire, with around 60 different nationalities working with a shared set of values and mindset.

What do we offer?

We'll give you the tools you need to excel in your internship, including one-to-one coaching. You'll enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, as you'll manage your own project while being part of a friendly team.

You'll not just be another pair of hands but a fully integrated team member with lots of self-responsibility. From there, we'll trust you to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. Go the extra mile and we'll reward you with strategic development discussions and career opportunities.

We'll support you even before you start with us through relocation and integration support. With the international interns' community at Hilti you'll never be bored. Further, the snow-draped mountains, crystal-clear lakes and marvelous landscapes in the Happy Valley invite for lots of outdoor activities.

What you need is:

Master student in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Economics, or related fields
IT affinity and aiming for hands-on experience in cybersecurity
First practical experience in IT
Effective communication skills, with excellent English and interpersonal skills to manage change
strategic approach and good problem-solving skills, with a thirst to learn and challenge yourself

Why should you apply?

Become a valuable member of our highly professional and international team of IT experts and meet the challenges of a global multinational company using the latest technologies. You will have the freedom to act in the responsible area with career prospects in a dynamic environment as well as excellent opportunities to develop yourself to higher levels and wider range of knowledge. We have a clearly defined career development track for every individual employee and an excellent team who are duly rewarded by performance.

We take our time to get to know you. As part of your recruitment process, you'll get to talk to your internship coach as well as your HR Manager who both can answer some of your burning questions.

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer