[4-6 months, 4-5 days/week]
Objectives:
The Information Security Intern will support the Information Security Team in implementing and improving cybersecurity controls across Mercedes-Benz China IT environments. The intern will participate in operational security activities, security assessments, vulnerability management, cloud security initiatives, and data protection projects while gaining hands-on experience in enterprise cybersecurity practices.
Main Tasks:
1. Security Operations Support
Assist in security alert monitoring, incident investigation, documentation, and reporting.
2. Vulnerability Management
Perform vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and security assessments.
3. Cloud & Infrastructure Security
Support cloud security reviews, configuration validation, and baseline checks.
4. Data Protection & DLP Activities
Assist in DLP analysis, data classification, and data protection initiatives.
5. Security Engineering & Automation
Support security automation, log analysis, reporting, and technology testing.
6. Security Documentation & Research
Prepare security documentation, reports, presentations, and threat research.
Learning Opportunities:
1. Enterprise Security Operations
Gain exposure to security monitoring and incident response processes.
2. Vulnerability Management
Learn vulnerability assessment, remediation, and risk prioritization.
3. Cloud Security
Understand cloud security architecture, governance, and controls.
4. Data Security & DLP
Learn data protection, classification, monitoring, and DLP enforcement.
5. Security Engineering
Gain experience in automation, tool integration, and security technologies.
6. Security Governance & Compliance
Gain exposure to ISO 27001, TISAX, NIST, and enterprise security controls.
7. Professional Development
Develop communication, documentation, collaboration, and cybersecurity skills.
Key Qualifications:
Basic understanding of:
- Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
- Operating Systems (Windows/Linux)
- Information Security principles
Familiar with at least one scripting/programming language:
- Python/PowerShell/Java/Go/Shell Script
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Language:
Chinese: Proficient
English: Proficient
Education:
Bachelor or above. Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related field.