Working Student - Cyber Security

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Office), Bucharest, Romania

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies and grid solutions, including HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high-voltage equipment, and digital grid technology.

What you will do

• Support vulnerability management on digital twins and replica environments by running scans, analysing findings, tracking remediation, and preparing reports.
• Assist with IT/OT security and risk assessments through information gathering, documentation reviews, and recording findings and recommendations.
• Help develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and supporting documentation aligned with NIS2 and IEC 62443.
• Support system hardening with checklists and CIS Benchmark checks for Windows and Linux systems in test environments.
• Prepare input for customer reports, presentations, and service materials while maintaining consistent quality.
• Create security-awareness and training materials and develop small PowerShell, Python, or Excel-based automations for recurring tasks and reporting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Automation/Control Engineering, Electrical/Power Engineering, or a related field.
• No formal work experience is required; university projects, home labs, or personal IT/cybersecurity projects are advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and switching.
• Basic knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with a structured approach to work.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Interest in Operational Technology environments and industrial protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 62443, and Modbus.
• University projects, home labs, or personal IT/cybersecurity projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time hybrid work in the Bucharest office and remote environment.
• Hands-on technical work is performed only on digital twins and replica environments, never on live customer systems.
• Training opportunities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Meal tickets, Bookster access, medical subscription, and Private Pension Pilon III.
• Inclusive international environment with colleagues from more than 130 nationalities.