Information Security Intern

Are you currently enrolled in a study and looking for a challenging internship in an international company located in the center of Amsterdam, with lots of growth potential? We are now looking for an Information Security Intern to join our team. This internship is for 3-6 months, and the start date is negotiable - we would love it if you joined us in September 2024, but you are also welcome to apply if you can start with us later on.

This is a remote position (within the Netherlands), where you will be working for our Amsterdam office. We are looking for a full-time employee (part-time can be discussed). We are a remote-friendly company, meaning you can work from your home at all times within the Netherlands. We also have an office located in the city center of Amsterdam with flexible desks.

What this internship looks like
As an Information Security Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments that will help you develop a strong foundation in information security. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in handling security incidents and coordinating the response in close cooperation with the Information Security Department.

• Coordinating with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement in processes, procedures, and workflows.

• Conducting and analyzing risk assessments to evaluate information systems, programs, and procedures.

• Assisting in vulnerability management.

• Performing disaster recovery, business continuity, and security incident testing.

• Researching security standards and security systems.

• Conducting security reviews of the setup and configuration of various external services.

• Assisting in filling out third-party assessments.

• Collaborating with the development squads to understand security issues or improvements in our products, following up on implementation, and verifying results.

• Advising and informing colleagues on operating safely and securely.

• Assisting in defining, updating, and implementing final versions of documents, including policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

What you will bring to the team

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field).

• Strong interest in information security and eagerness to learn.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Here’s why you should join Virtuagym!

Benefits:

🤑We provide a monthly internship compensation.

🌎 Remote-friendly: you can work from home in The Netherlands/Germany whenever you like.

Please note: for our Amsterdam office vacancies, even though we are remote-friendly, we can only hire interns who live in the Netherlands/are open to moving to the Netherlands, and hold a Dutch citizen service number (BSN).

💻 We provide your hardware.

💪 The Virtuagym Health Program: a monthly contribution towards your gym subscription (Trainmore, Basicfit, Classpass, Onefit etc.), Friends & Family gym discount and free video-on-demand workouts.

✈ Work from abroad (within Europe) for up to 12 weeks a year with a maximum of 4 consecutive weeks.

💬 Unlimited access to on-demand coaching with psychologists via chat, phone, or video call through the platform OpenUp.

Cultural perks:

📈 Many opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company.

😎 A fun, healthy, and international work environment made up of over 35+ nationalities.

🗣 We believe in a flat hierarchy with room to take ownership: your voice will be truly heard.

⚽ Organized Virtuagym sports events throughout the year.

🎉 Awesome company events such as New Year's dinners, Summer outings, ski trips, etc.

🍹 Weekly Friday drinks and snacks in the office!

🐶 Pet-friendly office at the Amsterdam canals. Bring your pup to work day!

About Virtuagym
Virtuagym is a leading and fast-growing innovator in the digital health and fitness domain, offering a Software as a Service solution and multiple native apps to users worldwide. We offer coaching and management solutions for trainers, studios, clubs and corporate wellness, all with the vision to make the world a healthier and happier place.

Virtuagym is an ambitious, passionate and multicultural team of talented people who want to create a healthier world for all. We believe in teamwork, challenging each other, being bold and adventurous, working lean, taking care of each other and sharing success. As a scale-up, we embrace our diversity, international character and our flat hierarchy that promotes great freedom, taking ownership and making a true impact. Our talented staff of 200+ employees are based out of two locations: Amsterdam, NL, and Medellin, CO.

Every day with us will be an opportunity to cultivate and evolve your personal and professional skills, as well as to make a significant impact on a global scale. At Virtuagym everyone can grow, whatever background you bring with you. We are not just colleagues, we are friends, willing to help and support each other. By joining us, you become a part of a joyful and energetic team.

Ready to join us?
Please do not hesitate to apply by clicking the ‘Apply for this Job’ button below! We will get back to your application within 10 working days.

For any questions on the vacancy, please get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].

The hiring process:

The hiring process for this role consists of an initial screening, interview with the hiring manager and team and a second interview if necessary.

Important notes:

- Due to long waiting times to get a social security number (BSN or ‘burgerservicenummer’), we are only considering candidates based in the Netherlands who already registered with a BSN.

- Please do apply if you meet 80%+ of the criteria. At Virtuagym we hire great people, not just resumes. If you can't check off a few requirements but are a fast learner, we’d love to hear from you!

* Please note that we do not collaborate with third parties to fill this vacancy, so third parties are kindly asked not to contact us about this role.