Network & Security Engineer Trainee (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Network & Security Engineer Trainee (Cybersecurity): Supporting the daily operation and protection of network and security infrastructure with an accent on connectivity, monitoring, and incident response. Focus on configuring network equipment, resolving system issues, and ensuring the reliability of the IT environment.

Location: Porto, Portugal. Must be eligible for an IEFP Level VI Internship

Company

hirify.global is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing and trading to clearing and settlement.

What you will do

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network equipment across LAN, WAN, and VPNs.
• Manage IP addressing, VLANs, and wireless networks.
• Use network and security monitoring tools to identify performance bottlenecks or threats.
• Prepare system health and security status reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to diagnose and resolve network and system issues.
• Support disaster recovery and data restoration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP) and the OSI/TCP-IP models.
• Familiarity with subnetting, CIDR, and IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Eligible for an IEFP Level VI Internship.
• Fluent English (written and verbal communication).
• Proactive attitude and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Practical experience working alongside experienced engineers in a professional environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the security of a major European financial infrastructure.
• Exposure to variety of operational tasks and interactions with technology vendors.
• Collaborative environment involving cross-functional IT infrastructure projects.