Intern - Information Security

Unijobs on behalf of our client are currently recruiting for the position of Intern - Information Security, based in Dublin. This is a hybrid position, with requirements to attend on-site in Dublin as required.

Temporary Contract: 3 months placement

Rate: This role is paid at a rate of €194.99 per day, which is inclusive of annual leave entitlements. Thus days not worked are not paid (except for Bank Holidays)

*Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of application. If this position is subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance. You will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role. *

Role purpose

This placement provides supervised, practical exposure to information security in a complex healthcare environment while supporting appropriate day-to-day activities within the Information Security Team. Work will be assigned in line with the individual’s experience, interests, learning objectives and time available.

Role description note

This role description provides a broad framework for a three month learning and development placement. It is not anticipated that the Intern would be involved in all of the above during a 3 month placement. Responsibilities may be adapted according to business need, the individual’s background and learning objectives, while remaining appropriate to placement level and subject to supervision.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support cyber and information security risk management, including maintaining risk registers, issue logs, action trackers and supporting evidence.
• Gather and record updates from risk owners, technical teams, service owners and stakeholders on risks, controls, actions and remediation progress.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, briefing material, meeting packs and evidence packs for governance, assurance and management forums.
• Assist with audit, assurance and compliance activity, including organising evidence, mapping documentation to requirements and tracking follow-up actions.
• Help maintain Information Security policies, standards, procedures, guidance, templates and supporting records.
• Support security reviews of projects, systems, changes and suppliers by gathering information, documenting findings and escalating questions for review.
• Support incident coordination where appropriate, including maintaining logs, documenting timelines, capturing actions and preparing lessons-learned material. The placement holder will not independently lead or make decisions on security incidents.
• Support threat and vulnerability management through coordination, evidence gathering, tracking and reporting under direction from Information Security specialists.
• Assist with security awareness and education activities, including preparation of communications, guidance and training material.
• Coordinate working groups, workshops and team meetings, including agendas, notes, actions and document management.
• Contribute ideas for improving the way Information Security activities are documented, tracked, reported and communicated.

Learning and development opportunities

• Practical understanding of how information security supports safe clinical, operational and corporate services in healthcare.
• Introduction to applicable security and regulatory frameworks, including NIS2, Cyber Fundamentals, and relevant data-protection considerations.
• Development of stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, written communication, organisation and professional judgement.

Skills and attributes

• Interest in information security, cyber security, digital health, risk, governance, compliance, technology or a related area.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, ask questions and seek guidance when unsure.
• Good attention to detail and an organised approach to records, actions and documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to summarise information for different audiences.
• Comfort using common Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues from technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Reliability, discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• No prior specialist cyber security experience is required. Relevant study or workplace experience is beneficial.

Supervision, access and boundaries

• Tasks will be assigned and reviewed by an appropriate member of the Information Security Team.
• Access to systems, information and meetings will be provided only where appropriate to the placement and in line with requirements.
• The placement holder will be expected to comply with policies, confidentiality requirements, acceptable-use requirements and applicable information security and data-protection obligations.
• Activities involving sensitive investigations, privileged access, security decisions, formal risk acceptance or approval will not be in scope for this role

Indicative placement objectives

• Gain a practical understanding of the Information Security Team’s role.
• Complete a defined set of supervised work items or small assignments that contribute to team objectives.
• At the end of the placement, reflect on learning achieved and areas for further professional development.

This is an immediate requirement, and selected candidates will be required to engage in a shortlisting process where further details of the role will be provided.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

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