IT Systems Engineer Intern: Build Secure Infrastructure

KapiteinLabs; Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 8,100 - 9,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship stipend

Potential full-time role

Job summary

KapiteinLabs in Haarlem, Netherlands, invites an IT Systems Engineer Intern to help shape and support our IT systems, infrastructure, and security environment that our teams rely on every day. You will work hands-on with infrastructure, user support, automation, and cybersecurity, ensuring our team can work efficiently and safely.

This 6-month internship offers practical experience in cloud and network administration, scripting, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration
• Understanding of networks, firewalls, VPNs, and common IT protocols
• Interest in cybersecurity best practices (patching, access control, logging, secure configuration)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured, reliable working style
• Service-minded attitude with the ability to assist both technical and non-technical colleagues

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line and second-line IT support to the whole team
• Maintain and optimize our IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments
• Assist in deploying and managing software, user accounts, and access permissions
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to hardware, networks, and applications
• Contribute to cybersecurity tasks including patching, endpoint protection, MFA, and basic security audits
• Help implement IT policies, backup procedures, asset management, and documentation
• Support integration of IT systems with engineering tools (e.g., lab PCs, control systems, monitoring tools)
• Collaborate with team leads to improve automation, reliability, and security across the organization

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Networking

Cybersecurity basics

Scripting basics

Problem solving

Service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Active Directory

Job description

KapiteinLabs in Haarlem, Netherlands, invites an IT Systems Engineer Intern to help shape and support our IT systems, infrastructure, and security environment that our teams rely on every day. You will work hands-on with infrastructure, user support, automation, and cybersecurity, ensuring our team can work efficiently and safely.

This 6-month internship offers practical experience in cloud and network administration, scripting, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with