Internship Program - Cybersecurity

If you are in your final year of your University Degree or pursuing a Master's/Postgraduate in areas such as Health Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Communication, Information Technology, or similar, and you are interested in starting your internship in September 2026, this is your opportunity!

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are launching the new edition of our 2026 Internship Program, aimed at individuals with enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and a willingness to contribute to our purpose: improving the lives of present and future generations.

The OT Cybersecurity team is responsible for protecting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and their associated networks across production environments. The team works closely with automation, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable, and resilient operations in industrial sites by addressing cybersecurity risks, monitoring threats, and supporting incident response.

As an intern, you will learn how cybersecurity is applied in real industrial environments, focusing on the protection of critical systems and networks. You will develop hands‑on experience in identifying vulnerabilities, supporting security implementations, and using specialized tools to monitor and protect ICT environments. Throughout your internship, you will be guided by experienced cybersecurity professionals who will support your development and help you gain a practical understanding of OT cybersecurity practices.

What will your day‑to‑day look like?

• You will support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of cybersecurity solutions for Industrial Control Systems, learning how security is applied in real production environments.
• You will collaborate in the configuration and use of cybersecurity tools to monitor and protect IC networks.
• You will support the implementation and enhancement of security policies and procedures, gaining practical exposure to how security governance is applied in industrial environments.
• You will participate in the analysis of security incidents, collaborating with the team to understand their root causes and the remediation actions taken.
• You will explore how vulnerabilities in industrial systems are identified and assessed, supporting the team in vulnerability analysis activities.
• You will stay up to date with current cybersecurity threats affecting industrial environments and learn how these are mitigated in practice.
• You will contribute to the documentation of cybersecurity processes and procedures, developing skills in structuring and maintaining technical documentation.

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’sDegreestudentin Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or related field. Other engineering degrees with interest in cybersecurity will also be considered.
• Competencies: Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, effective communication skills, teamwork and collaboration mindset, proactive attitude and willingness to learn, ability to work in a structured and detail‑oriented way.
• Technical skills: Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP, protocols, network architecture), familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals (e.g., vulnerabilities, threats, controls), basic knowledge of PowerBI will be valued.
• Languages: High level of English (written and spoken).
• Availability: Start date September 18th 2026, with the possibility to sign a university internship agreement for approximately 12 months.

What do we offer?

• Paid internships (1.200€/month – 40 hours per week).
• A mentor to guide you through your learning process.
• A community of interns that offers activities to support your development.
• Campus in Sant Cugat del Vallés: outdoor space, smart working, meal card for office days, shuttle service from the FGC station.
• Continuous training: languages, learning platform for soft skills, LinkedIn Learning, and much more.
• Access to Wellhub (formerly GymPass).