Cybersecurity Apprentice - Cybersecurity Posture & Governance (M/F/X)

EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED; France; Sur place; EUR 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Practical cybersecurity experience

Collaborative international environment

Résumé du poste

EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a Cybersecurity Apprentice to support cybersecurity governance and compliance activities. You will work closely with the S-CISO, helping to monitor and improve cybersecurity controls and follow action plans.

This role, based in Courbevoie, France, offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in cybersecurity within an international IT environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in progress, ideally Bac+4 / Bac+5.
• First experience in IT or cybersecurity appreciated.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsabilités

• Support cybersecurity governance documentation.
• Assist in collecting evidence for compliance activities.
• Help maintain compliance and audit readiness.

Connaissances

Understanding of IT concepts

Basic cybersecurity principles

Documentation skills

Microsoft 365 tools proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Description du poste

EQUANS Group IT is organized around Shared Line of Services (SLS) delivering global IT services and platforms to all EQUANS entities worldwide. The Group Applications Shared Line of Services (SLS Group Apps) is responsible for delivering IT projects and services aligned with business priorities, quality and cost objectives. Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector, with annual revenues of nearly €19.2 billion* and almost 800,000 projects. Equans has leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in North and South America, and in Oceania. With nearly 90 000 highly skilled employees, Equans provides customers with technical expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of multi‑technical facilities, covering electrical, thermal engineering, ventilation, refrigeration, mechanics, robotics, fire protection, energy renovation, digital solutions, IT, cyber security and telecommunications. This expertise allows us to offer efficient and optimised solutions at all stages of the energy chain, from production, storage and transport to usage.

* Turnover 2024 consolidated.

Cybersecurity Apprentice – Cybersecurity Posture & Governance (F/M)

Summary of the role

As a Cybersecurity Apprentice, you will support the S‑CISO for Group Apps & Data in monitoring and continuously improving cybersecurity controls, focusing on security governance, compliance and cybersecurity posture. You will work closely with cybersecurity teams, IT service owners, application owners, architects, operational teams to structure evidence, follow action plans, support risk management activities and improve cyber governance. The role is international by nature and requires curiosity, rigor, autonomy and the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across IT and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Governance & Documentation Support
  • Assist the S‑CISO for Group Apps & Data in maintaining and improving cybersecurity governance documentation.
  • Collect, classify and structure evidence or supporting materials when required.
  • Help identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies or missing inputs for review.
  • Contribute to the follow‑up of action plans related to security governance and control improvement.
• Security Risk & Control Follow‑up
  • Support the preparation and documentation of security risk review activities.
  • Help collect information from application owners, service owners, architects and IT operations teams.
  • Document risks, existing controls and mitigation actions based on inputs.
  • Maintain trackers related to risks, controls, remediation actions and follow‑up items.
  • Follow up on agreed actions and highlight missing inputs or overdue items.
  • Prepare draft reporting materials for review.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness Support
  • Assist with the operational follow‑up of cybersecurity compliance activities.
  • Help maintain documentation repositories and compliance trackers.
  • Support the collection and organization of evidence for internal reviews or audit readiness activities.
  • Help consolidate cybersecurity KPIs / KRIs and prepare dashboard inputs.
  • Support the preparation of cybersecurity governance meetings and status updates.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities through documentation, analysis and reporting support.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Good understanding of general IT concepts, including systems, networks, applications and cloud environments.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, such as access management, vulnerability management, risk management and security controls.
• Interest in cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance activities.
• Familiarity with security frameworks or standards would be appreciated.
• Ability to work with documentation, evidence collection, action plans and follow‑up trackers.
• Good command of Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.

Soft Skills

• Rigorous, structured and detail‑oriented.
• Analytical mindset and good synthesis skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Curious and eager to learn in cybersecurity.
• Strong sense of confidentiality.
• Able to work with IT stakeholders and external providers.
• Autonomous, collaborative and adaptable.

Profile

• Master’s degree in progress, ideally Bac+4 / Bac+5, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, IT Risk, Audit or equivalent.
• Looking for a 2‑year apprenticeship.
• First experience through an internship, academic project or work‑study program in IT, cybersecurity, risk management, audit or compliance would be appreciated.
• Interest in cybersecurity governance, security controls, risk follow‑up and compliance activities.
• Motivation to develop practical cybersecurity skills in an international IT environment.
• Ability to work on documentation, reporting and coordination activities with rigor and confidentiality.

Language Requirements

• English: fluent (spoken and written) – mandatory.

Why Join Us?

• Develop practical experience in cybersecurity governance, compliance and risk follow‑up.
• Build strong foundations in security controls, documentation, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative and international IT environment.
• Support concrete cybersecurity activities, including evidence collection, action plan follow‑up and reporting.
• Contribute to the protection and continuous improvement of strategic Group IT services.

Location: 92400 Courbevoie, France.