Cyber Security Internship

Unit: ITS

Job Level: Intern

Location: Cardiff

Atradius

The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety, and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit.

At Atradius, we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving, and unrivalled service.

Department Description

Within Atradius, cyber security is managed by the Information Security Team. The Cyber Security Intern will report to the Head of Security, who is responsible for defining the information security strategy, policies, technology, standards, processes, and procedures. They are also responsible for monitoring compliance with security requirements and addressing any security issues.

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled in a year-in-industry program at university.
• A highly analytical individual with a passion for cyber security and protecting data, infrastructure, and applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Familiarity with cyber security tooling.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Fluency to a high degree in English is necessary.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Resiliency: the Business’ transformative period will be especially challenging for Atradius’ IT department, and individuals will need the ability to absorb setbacks and disappointments without becoming upset or demotivated.
• A finisher; a person who is able to initiate and manage a course of action through to its completion, from end to end.
• High standards of professional integrity, which are retained in the face of opposition.
• Comfortable and effective working autonomously, making decisions and justifying your chosen courses of action.
• Professional bearing and an eloquent communicator: coming across as a credible expert in your field and inspiring confidence at all levels in the validity of your advice.
• Interest and ability to develop advanced technical knowledge of the domain.

What do we offer?

• Full-time, year-long internship with a competitive starting annual salary.
• A fully supportive environment to put your fresh skills into practice within the security team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Office amenities including onsite gym and showers, free on-site parking, subsidised restaurant, coffee shop, and games room.
• Working with and learning from an extremely experienced team of Information Security Professionals.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge, and experience. Diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.

Atradius is a global provider of credit insurance, bond and surety, collections, and information services, with a strategic presence in over 50 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit. Atradius is a member of Grupo Catalana Occidente (GCO.MC), one of the largest insurers in Spain and one of the largest credit insurers in the world.