Thesis Internship - Cybersecurity

Internship details

• Period: 4 – 6 months
• Hours a week: 32 - 40
• Location: ITO office, Amsterdam
• Start date: First day of the month

THE WORK 

You will be an intern within the Cyber Security group in Accenture. During the period of 4-6 months, you will write your thesis in one of the fastest growing business areas in the world. Accenture will give you the opportunity to gain knowledge with the most innovative tools, technologies and methodologies.

• Team: In the Cyber Security department, the team is very diverse and ranges from junior consultants to senior managers who have gained knowledge from various (enterprise) projects. Our team consists of 100+ Cyber Security experts.
• Daily tasks: Besides working on your thesis, we have an active intern community where you can gain knowledge about the latest cyber security developments. You are free to explore and connect with fellow peers on specific services or industries.

Research freedom with a cybersecurity lens

As a research intern, you are encouraged to define and shape your own research topic. Your topic is flexible, as long as it has a clear cybersecurity component.

At Accenture, we are structured around industries, supported by cross-cutting services and capabilities. This means your research can be positioned in multiple ways:

Industry-focused: Apply your research within one of our key industries:

Communication, Media & Technology (CMT), Products (PRD), Resources (RES), Health & Public Service (H&PS), and Financial Services (FS).

Example: Explore how retail organizations translate abstract cyber risk appetite into concrete governance mechanisms, controls, and decision-making processes.

Service / domain-focused only: Contribute to core cybersecurity domains such as Digital Identity, Cloud Security, Application/Platform Security, AI & Data Protection, Cyber Strategy & Risk or Cyber Defense.

Cross-industry and cross-service – Explore topics that connect industries and services, combining perspectives to address broader cybersecurity challenges. This is strongly encouraged, as many of our client problems span multiple domains and industries.

Interested? Please submit a motivational letter in which you:

• Describe your motivation for joining Accenture and the internship
• Propose the research topic you intend to explore and further develop
• Explain how your topic relates to cybersecurity and fits within one or more of the services and/or industries listed above

You can upload your motivation letter together with your resume in our Workday system.

Within all our internships, we offer you the opportunity to develop, learn, orient, build relationships and gain insights into what it’s like to work as a consultant. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your work as well as your academical needs and happy to help you navigate the beginning of your career.

Who We Are – Cybersecurity

Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit group of Cybersecurity professionals who serve Accenture’s clients with the best and brightest insights into the latest Security trends. We are united by our core values to challenge our clients’ status quo and build relationships based on trust. Our shared goal is to keep our clients and the people they serve protected while building a cyber-resilient future together.

In practice, this means deploying cutting-edge security systems, using AI to analyze security risks, and developing defense strategies based on a combination of technology and user behavior. You will have the freedom to take a proactive and creative approach to find the best solutions for our clients’ specific security challenges.

We also prioritize maintaining a strong team identity and culture within the security group. Throughout the year, we organize various (social) events, including an annual ski trip, parties, BBQs, and more.  

Here’s What You’ll Need

• You are currently a master student who is enrolled in a Dutch University during the whole length of the internship.
• Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) and English
• You are writing your thesis and are available for a period of 4-6 months
• You take responsibility and are proactive

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

What You’ll Get

• An internship compensation of 500 euros based on 40 hours per week
• Travel allowance (if you don’t have studentenreisproduct/public transportation card)
• A laptop
• Excellent guidance by experienced developers with a passion for their work
• An active intern community where you can expand your network

What We Believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. 

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process by emailing [email protected]. We will be happy to assist you.