Cyber Security Intern

**Job Description** Join our Cyber Security team and gain hands-on experience in a regulated banking environment while supporting day-to-day security activities. Working alongside experienced security professionals, you will contribute to monitoring, cloud security controls, vulnerability follow-up and governance activities. This internship is designed for a curious and motivated Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate ready to start a career in cyber security and build practical skills in a dynamic banking environment. At Syz, you will work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to senior leaders, room to share ideas and opportunities to make a real impact. **Key responsibilities** **Security Operations & Monitoring (1st Line support – supervised)** * Support daily monitoring of security alerts and controls under guidance of senior team members. * Assist with initial review and classification of security alerts and events. * Perform routine checks on selected security controls (e.g. email protection, identity security dashboards). **Microsoft Cloud & Identity Security** * Assist in monitoring security configurations within Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD). * Support reviews of identity protection measures such as MFA and conditional access. * Contribute to documentation and reporting of cloud security posture against internal baselines. **Vulnerability & Patch Management Support** * Assist in the coordination and follow‑up of vulnerability scans. * Help track remediation actions with IT teams and update status dashboards. * Participate in patch management follow‑up for critical systems (tracking and reporting only). **Incident Response Support (learning role)** * Participate in incident response activities alongside senior cyber security staff. * Help document incidents, actions taken, and lessons learned. * Support preparation of incident reports and internal communications when required. **Access Control & Governance Support** * Assist in periodic access reviews for systems and cloud platforms. * Support onboarding and offboarding access verification activities. * Help validate basic segregation of duties and least‑privilege principles. **Security Governance & Documentation** * Contribute to maintaining security documentation, procedures, and operational checklists. * Support preparation of security metrics and reports for internal stakeholders. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and security projects. **Your profile** * Basic understanding of information security concepts (phishing, malware, access control, vulnerabilities). * Initial exposure to: + Microsoft 365 / Entra ID (Azure AD) + Endpoint or email security concepts + Cloud or identity security fundamentals + Interest in security monitoring, incident response, and governance. **Personal competencies:** * Strong willingness to learn and develop practical cyber security skills. * Analytical mindset with attention to detail. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work methodically and follow procedures. * Professional discretion and respect for confidentiality. * Team‑oriented with a proactive attitude. **Language requirements:** * Excellent verbal and written command in French and English **Education:** * Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in: + Cyber Security + Computer Science + Information Systems + or a closely related field **Specific requirements:** * **Mandatory Swiss residency** (since at least 12 months)