Cybersecurity Trainee (m/f/d)

q.beyond AG is a leading German IT service provider. Our 1,100 employees with expertise in cloud, SAP, Microsoft, data intelligence, security and software development support our SME customers in their digital transformation.

Design future-proof IT solutions with us as Cybersecurity Trainee (m/f/d) at one of our locations:

The Program
Over the course of six months, you will get to know the most important facets of modern cybersecurity – from consulting and governance through security operations to technical security solutions.
From day one, you will be actively involved and systematically prepared for a future role within the one.secure service portfolio – whether in Advisory & GRC, Security Engineering, Identity & Access Management, Threat Detection & Response or Vulnerability Management.

Your Learning Journey

Module 1 – Managed Services & Consulting Basics (months 1–2)

• Introduction to cybersecurity services, service processes and delivery models
• Fundamentals of professional consulting, communication and teamwork
• Training: IT Service Management & Consulting Fundamentals

Module 2 – Cybersecurity Fundamentals (months 3–4)

• Basic knowledge of network security, attack detection, identity management and cryptography
• Hands-on exercises in security analysis, incident response and risk assessment
• Training: Security Fundamentals & Operations

Module 3 – Specialisation & Practical Phase (months 5–6)
Choose your focus area according to your interests and strengths:

• Advisory & GRC: information security management, compliance frameworks and requirements, audit methods
• Technology & Engineering: design and implementation of secure infrastructures
• Identity & Access Management: access control, authorisation concepts and privileged user management
• Threat Detection & Response / SOC: detection, analysis and response to security incidents
• Vulnerability Management: vulnerability identification, risk-based prioritisation and reporting

At the end of the programme, you will complete a practice-oriented capstone project in your chosen focus area and receive the internal certification
"QBY Cybersecurity – Trainee Program Graduate”.

What You Can Expect

• Direct practical involvement in ongoing client and service projects
• Personal mentoring by experienced colleagues
• Dedicated training and lab environment for hands-on exercises
• Combination of e-learning, workshops and on-the-job practice (approx. 2 days training / 3 days practical work per week)

• Completed or soon-to-be-completed degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Business Informatics or a related field
  or vocational training as an IT specialist (system integration, application development) or comparable professional experience
• Strong enthusiasm for cybersecurity, cloud technologies and digitalisation
• Analytical mindset, solid technical understanding and eagerness to learn
• Team spirit, sense of responsibility and strong communication skills
• Very good German skills (at least C1) and good English skills
• Willingness to travel