Intern (m/f/d) - IT Security & Linux Systems

Location: On-site in company offices near Stuttgart, Germany; the office is a 2-minute walk from an S-Bahn station with a direct connection to Stuttgart.

Company

hirify.global develops distributed fiber optic sensing solutions for critical infrastructure, including pipelines, power cables, railways, and other assets. The company is an independent HP spin-off with more than 40 years of technological expertise.

What you will do

• Analyze, configure, and validate TPM-backed protection mechanisms for Linux systems.
• Work with TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, measured boot chains, and cryptographically protected device identities.
• Plan and perform authorized security testing on company devices and laboratory environments.
• Develop reproducible test and attack scenarios covering boot processes, physical interfaces, USB devices, permissions, and update mechanisms.
• Document security findings, assess their impact, and collaborate on hardening measures.

Requirements

• Currently studying computer science, IT security, embedded systems, business informatics, or a related subject.
• Practical Linux fundamentals and confidence working in a shell.
• Ability to read, adapt, and write simple Bash scripts.
• Interest in hardware-backed security, including TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, UEFI, boot chains, cryptographic keys, or embedded security.
• Interest in offensive security work in a clearly authorized environment and in understanding how systems are attacked and hardened.
• Internship duration: 6 months as an internship semester.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with threat modeling, penetration testing, hardware security, USB, networking, or reverse engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours compatible with studies.
• Hands-on experience with technology that enhances security.
• Motivated and friendly team with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering environment.
• On-site work in large, bright, air-conditioned offices with height-adjustable desks and a fully equipped kitchen.

Hiring process

• Submit the application by email to hr@apsensing.com.