Are you interested in specialising in cybersecurity and gaining professional experience at a European institution? The European Central Bank (ECB) is offering paid internships in its Digital Security Services Division in Frankfurt (Germany). This division is responsible for designing, implementing and managing IT security solutions, as well as carrying out information security governance tasks.
The call for applications is aimed at graduates in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related disciplines who wish to play a part in protecting IT systems, managing technological risks and ensuring the security of networks and digital services. During the placement, you will work alongside ECB specialists in areas such as cloud security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence and cyber resilience.
Benefits:
- A monthly stipend of €1,170.
- Additional financial support for accommodation, intended to help with the cost of living in Frankfurt.
- Professional experience within the ECB’s Digital Security Services Division.
- Involvement in real-world projects relating to cybersecurity and the protection of technology infrastructure.
- Hands-on training in international security standards and methodologies.
- Experience in a multicultural and international environment.
- Option to extend the placement from six to twelve months.
Your role:
As an intern in the Digital Security Services Division, you will work alongside the security engineering, security operations and security governance teams on activities such as:
- Supporting IT risk management and network security.
- Collaborating on identity and access management.
- Taking part in cloud security projects.
- Contributing to vulnerability management and penetration testing.
- Taking part in IT security awareness and training initiatives.
- Gain practical experience in international cybersecurity methodologies and standards.
- Work as part of a team under the supervision of a mentor.
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to broaden your knowledge and skills.
- Put forward ideas, show initiative and contribute to the team’s activities.
Requirements:
- Basic requirements:
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- Be a national of a Member State of the European Union and meet the conditions of the ECB’s traineeship programme.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or another related discipline.
- Possess good IT and analytical skills.
- Have knowledge of one or more areas of IT security or cyber resilience, such as:
- risk management;
- security awareness;
- identity and access management;
- network security;
- threat intelligence;
- security assessment;
- vulnerability management.
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of English (C1) and an intermediate level in another official EU language (B1), in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- The following will be particularly valued:
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- Knowledge of international IT security standards and frameworks, such as the ISO 27000 series, COBIT or NIST.
- Knowledge of programming or scripting applied to security engineering or data analysis.
- Knowledge of DevOps tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and related technologies.
We are also looking for candidates who are curious, proactive and able to analyse complex information. The ability to work as part of a team, collaborate with different professionals, anticipate the needs of stakeholders and propose alternative solutions will be highly valued.
Application deadline: 24 November 2026
More information: European Central Bank
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