Apprentice - Digital Cybersecurity

Airbus; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited invites applications for an Apprentice - Security Engineer to join the Cyber Security team in Bangalore. This 12-month apprenticeship begins in May 2026 and focuses on hands-on security research, tooling, and operations across multi-cloud environments.

You will gain exposure to detection engineering, cloud security pillars (CASB, CSPM, CNAPP), and security lifecycle development while collaborating with a mentor and the broader security community within Airbus.

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduate (Undergraduate or Postgraduate) in CS/IT or related Engineering field.
• No full‑time work experience; internships and academic projects ok.
• Commitment to the full 12‑month duration.

Responsibilities

• Security Innovation & Research: contribute to research projects exploring next-gen cyber defenses and assess emerging security trends.
• Security Development: assist in creating and automating security scripts, tools, and workflows.
• Cloud & SOC Operations: support monitoring of global infrastructure and implement security guardrails across multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP).

Skills

Foundational Security

Operating Systems

Cloud Awareness

Scripting & Automation

Analytical Tools

Curiosity & Creativity

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Analytical Mindset

Education

BTech/BE in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SIEM

CASB

CSPM/CNAPP

Python

Bash/PowerShell

Job description

Apprentice - Security Engineer

Your mission: An apprenticeship opportunity titled : Apprentice - Security Engineer has just opened at Airbus India located in Bangalore, India. You will join the Cyber Security department in charge of Digital Cyber Security of Airbus. Ideally, this is a 12-month program and it should start in May 2026 Your main missions will consist of :

Your main missions will consist of:

• Security Innovation & Research: Contributing to research projects that explore the next generation of cyber defenses, including the evaluation of emerging security trends and disruptive technologies.
• Security Development: Assisting in the creation and automation of security scripts, tools, and workflows to enhance our defense capabilities and streamline security operations.
• Cloud & SOC Operations: Supporting the active monitoring of our global infrastructure while helping to implement advanced security guardrails across multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP).

Your tutor will support you identify your professional objectives and develop your skills

This apprenticeship will allow you to develop the following skills:

• Advanced Cyber Defense: Learning the art of Detection Engineering - turning threat intelligence into actionable security alerts.
• Cloud Security Mastery: Gaining hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge architectures including CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management), and CNAPP (Cloud‑Native Application Protection Platforms).
• Advanced R&D Skills: Developing the ability to research complex IT vulnerabilities, perform root‑cause analysis, and prototype innovative security solutions.
• Insight into the Integrated Security Lifecycle, from initial design to operational maintenance and defense.

Eligibility Criteria

• You are a Fresh Graduate (Technical Under Graduate or Post Graduate) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related Engineering field.
• Zero Work Experience: This program is exclusively for candidates with no prior full‑time professional work experience. (Internships and academic projects are excluded from this and are welcome).
• Commitment: Ability to commit to the full 12‑month duration of the apprenticeship.
• You possess the following competences:

Technical Knowledge (Academic or Project‑based):

• Foundational Security: Strong conceptual understanding of SOC workflows, the Cyber Kill Chain, and common attack vectors.
• Operating Systems: Solid grasp of Windows and Linux internals (processes, registry, file systems) relevant to security analysis.
• Cloud Awareness: Theoretical knowledge of Cloud Security pillars and the shared responsibility model.
• Scripting & Automation: Basic proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support security development tasks.
• Analytical Tools: Familiarity with the logic behind SIEM, CASB, CNAAP or CSPM tools.

Soft Skills:
Curiosity & Creativity: A passion for deconstructing complex systems to understand how they can be protected.
Attention to Detail: The ability to spot subtle anomalies in large datasets.
Adaptability: A high level of "learnability" to thrive in a fast‑paced, research‑heavy environment.
Analytical Mindset: Strong problem‑solving skills and an eye for technical detail.
Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and pivot across different domains of cybersecurity.

Language skills : - English :Fluent

Company Details

Company: Airbus India Private Limited
Employment Type: Apprenticeship
Experience Level: Entry Level
Job Family: Cyber Security

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