Cybersecurity Governance & AI Int- EMEA

Ericsson; Madrid; On-site; EUR 12,276 - 15,624; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Ericsson GmbH in Madrid offers a 12-month paid cybersecurity internship designed for emerging talent to gain hands-on experience in governance, risk management, compliance, data analytics, automation, and AI. You will work with seasoned security professionals on ISMS activities, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across a multinational environment in the EMEA region.

Join a team that values learning, collaboration, and innovative approaches to strengthen cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a University degree or masters program.
• Interest in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and AI.
• Basic understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ISMS activities including security documentation, control tracking, SoA, and compliance reporting.
• Assist with cybersecurity risk management activities such as risk identification, assessment, treatment tracking, and reporting.
• Support governance and compliance through collection and presentation of security metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reports to improve visibility of risks and compliance status.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Governance

Risk management

AI

English

Education

Cybersecurity

Information Security

Computer Science

Information Systems

Engineering

Data Analytics

Job description

Join our Team

Why Ericsson?

Every day, billions of people rely on Ericsson technology to stay connected. Protecting those connections requires strong cybersecurity, effective risk management, and robust governance processes across a global business.

This opportunity is designed for emerging talent looking to gain hands‑on experience in cybersecurity while developing skills in governance, risk management, compliance, data analytics, automation, and AI. You'll work with experienced security professionals and contribute to initiatives that help strengthen Ericsson's cybersecurity posture across the EMEA region.

About this opportunity

Join Ericsson's EMEA Enterprise Security team and support cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance activities that help protect business operations across a complex multinational environment.

Working closely with cybersecurity professionals and business stakeholders, you'll contribute to Information Security Management System (ISMS) activities, cybersecurity risk management, compliance monitoring, reporting, and AI-driven innovation. You'll also explore how automation, analytics, and Generative AI can simplify processes and improve decision‑making across the security function.

What you will do

• Support Information Security Management System (ISMS) activities, including security documentation, control tracking, Statements of Applicability (SoA), and compliance reporting
• Assist with cybersecurity risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, treatment tracking, and reporting
• Support governance and compliance initiatives through the collection, analysis, and presentation of security‑related metrics
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that improve visibility of risks, compliance status, and security performance
• Explore opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve cybersecurity governance and risk management processes
• Design and prototype Generative AI solutions that support productivity, reporting, risk analysis, and compliance activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across governance, risk, and compliance processes
• Collaborate with security professionals and business stakeholders across the EMEA region

Who you are

• We are looking for individuals with strong potential who are excited to learn, innovate, and make an impact:
• Currently enrolled in University doing a Degree or Masters program
• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, and AI
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks
• Interest in risk management, compliance monitoring, and security governance processes
• Curious about applying AI, automation, and analytics to solve business challenges
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a global environment
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills

What You'll Gain

• Real cybersecurity experience from day one
• Hands‑on exposure to cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance activities
• Experience working with security frameworks, controls, and risk management practices
• Opportunities to explore AI, automation, and analytics within cybersecurity
• Learning, mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with security and business teams across countries, functions, and markets
• Practical experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, business, and AI

Program Highlights

• 12-month paid assignment
• Madrid, Spain
• Designed as an immersive experience, with regular office collaboration helping you learn faster, build stronger connections, and become an active part of the team

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do.

We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Additional Information

Primary country and city: Spain (ES) || Madrid