Vulnerability Management, Security Posture & Automation
Bachelor internship - Leuven | Just now
About the internship
Cybersecurity is an ongoing effort that requires continuous visibility into vulnerabilities, security posture, emerging risks, and the real-world impact these risks can have on the organization. At imec, the Security Operations Center continuously works to improve the identification, prioritization, reporting, and remediation of vulnerabilities, with a strong focus on using AI technology to assess impact, identify what matters most, and target remediation efforts towards Known Exploited Vulnerabilities that are relevant in our environment.
As an intern, you will work closely with our Vulnerability Management Engineer and support both the operational and strategic aspects of Vulnerability Management. You will help build reporting dashboards, improve data integrations, develop automations, and explore how AI can support impact analysis, contextual risk scoring, and smarter prioritization of vulnerabilities across a diverse technology landscape.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most important domains of modern cybersecurity while contributing directly to the improvement of imec's security posture.
Your responsibilities
Vulnerability Management Operations
Support the daily follow-up of vulnerability findings.
Investigate newly discovered vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact.
Assist in validating remediation actions and tracking progress.
Help identify trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.
Contribute to the prioritization of vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
Use AI-supported analysis to help determine which vulnerabilities have the highest potential impact in imec’s environment.
Help focus remediation efforts on Known Exploited Vulnerabilities and other high-impact risks that are most relevant to our assets, exposure, and business context.
Support communications with asset owners and technical teams regarding remediation activities.
Reporting & Dashboards
Design and develop vulnerability management dashboards and reporting solutions.
Improve visibility into vulnerability remediation progress and security posture.
Create management and operational reports for different stakeholder groups.
Analyze vulnerability data and translate findings into meaningful insights.
Automation & Integrations
Identify repetitive activities that can be automated.
Support the implementation of integrations between security platforms and operational tools.
Assist in building workflows that improve efficiency and data quality.
Help streamline reporting and vulnerability tracking processes.
Explore AI-driven automation opportunities to enrich vulnerability findings with environmental context and support faster decision-making.
Security Posture Management
Support initiatives to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the organization.
Analyze security posture findings and identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist in monitoring key security metrics and indicators.
Support the use of AI technology to connect vulnerability data with asset criticality, exposure, exploitability, and Known Exploited Vulnerability information.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Vulnerability Management program.
Your profile
Professional Bachelor or Master's student in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Applied Informatics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong interest in cybersecurity and vulnerability management.
Affinity with data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
Interest in automation and technology integrations.
Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
Good communication and documentation skills.
What you will learn
End-to-end Vulnerability Management processes.
Security posture management concepts and methodologies.
Risk-based prioritization and remediation strategies.
How AI can be applied to assess vulnerability impact, identify relevant Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, and guide targeted remediation efforts.
Building dashboards and reporting solutions for cybersecurity.
Automation and integration within a modern security environment.
Working with security engineers and security operations teams.
Translating technical findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Deliverables
Security posture and vulnerability management dashboards.
AI-supported impact assessment and prioritization approach for Known Exploited Vulnerabilities relevant to imec’s environment.
Reporting and visualization improvements.
Automation and integration proof-of-concepts.
Process improvement recommendations.
Documentation and knowledge transfer material.
Final presentation demonstrating achieved results and business value.
What we offer
A challenging internship within one of Europe's leading research and innovation organizations.
Hands-on experience in a mature cybersecurity environment.
Coaching and mentorship from experienced security professionals.
Exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges and technologies.
The opportunity to make a measurable impact on imec's Vulnerability Management and Security Posture capabilities.
Type of internship: Bachelor internship
Duration: 12 weeks
Required educational background: Computer Science
Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Hanne2 Peeters (Hanne2.Peeters@imec.be)
The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-361. Mention this reference code in your application.
Applications should include the following information:
- resume
- motivation
- current study
Incomplete applications will not be considered.