Security Architecture Intern – Hybrid (EU)

Genmab; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2–2

Job summary

Genmab in Utrecht, Netherlands, offers a 6–9 month internship in Security Architecture and Engineering within Information Security, Digital Risk & Compliance. You’ll learn by doing, shadowing security architects, and contributing to system security plans and platform configurations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Defender, Purview, and cloud security, while translating requirements into practical improvements and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences in Cyber Security, Business IT & Management, Computer Science.
• Available for a minimum of 6 months (up to 9 months).
• A basic understanding of operating systems, networking, identity and access management, and security controls, gained through coursework, projects, or practical experience.
• An interest in security configuration, endpoint and cloud security, information protection, and turning requirements into practical improvements.
• A structured approach to gathering information, documenting findings, and following up on actions with different stakeholders.
• The ability to communicate clearly in English, both in writing and in conversations with technical and business colleagues.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively while handling sensitive information responsibly.
• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or scripting such as PowerShell or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help document system purpose, architecture, data sensitivity, security controls, supporting evidence, and outstanding gaps; prepare plans for review by security architects and responsible system owners.
• Review existing Microsoft Defender configurations and security posture with the team, identify improvement opportunities, and support prioritized remediation.
• Support improvements to Microsoft Purview information protection and data loss prevention configurations, including reviewing policies and testing their intended behavior.
• Compare security configurations with approved standards and baselines, including relevant CIS guidance, and document recommendations.
• Help test and implement approved configuration changes under supervision and through established change processes; record results and update technical documentation.
• Create clear progress reports, practical guidance, and handover documentation so the team can sustain the improvements.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Structured approach

Education

Bachelor or Master in Cyber Security / Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Azure

Amazon AWS

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Genmab in Utrecht, Netherlands, offers a 6–9 month internship in Security Architecture and Engineering within Information Security, Digital Risk & Compliance. You’ll learn by doing, shadowing security architects, and contributing to system security plans and platform configurations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Defender, Purview, and cloud security, while translating requirements into practical improvements and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.