Cybersecurity Intern @ Qalea
placeBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
attach_money €15,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 19 hours ago
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Email Hiring Manager
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Job Details
About Qalea
We’re Qalea, a fast-growing, early-stage cybersecurity startup on a mission to make digital security intuitive and accessible for every business. Backed by top-tier investors and part of the Google for Startups AI-Cybersecurity program, we combine simplicity and real impact in cybersecurity.
Your Mission
As a Cybersecurity Intern at Qalea, you will work closely with our Customer Success and Security teams to onboard clients, understand their security needs, and support them in using Qalea’s platform. This hands-on internship offers exposure to cybersecurity tools, compliance frameworks, and real-world client projects with experienced mentors.
- Support onboarding of new customers using our platform
- Assist in configuring and testing cybersecurity tools like EDR and SIEM
- Document and organize security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.)
- Learn audit preparation and certification processes
- Collaborate on process improvements and automation
- Participate in client meetings and internal sessions
- Contribute ideas and research to help our product grow
What You’ll Bring
- Currently studying a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Business, or a related field
- Interest in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proactive, curious, and hands-on attitude
- Comfortable working in English and Spanish
- Nice-to-haves: exposure to cybersecurity tools and cloud platforms, familiarity with ISO 27001 or SOC 2, previous internship or academic project in security or IT
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Learn directly from experienced cybersecurity and compliance professionals
- Gain real-world startup experience connecting product, customers, and technology
- Flexible schedule to balance university and work commitments
- Friendly, fast-moving team that values learning, curiosity, and impact
Internship Details
- Type: Internship (university agreement or academic credit possible)
- Duration: 6-12 months (flexible)
- Location: Hybrid
- Commitment: Full-time (flexible with class schedule)
- Compensation: Paid internship
How to Apply
We’re excited to get to know you! Please complete the short application form below:
Key skills/competency
- cybersecurity
- compliance
- onboarding
- EDR
- SIEM
- vulnerability
- audit
- automation
- startup
- communication
How to Get Hired at Qalea
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Qalea's background: Check their website, news, and investor info.
- Customize your resume: Highlight cybersecurity and compliance skills.
- Showcase project experience: Emphasize relevant internships and studies.
- Prepare for interviews: Review cybersecurity frameworks and tools.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review cybersecurity tools usage (EDR, SIEM).
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Study compliance frameworks like ISO and SOC standards.
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Practice installation and configuration on lab environments.
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Familiarize with audit evidence collection methods.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe teamwork in challenging projects.
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Explain how you solve unexpected problems.
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Discuss time management during busy periods.
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Share examples of proactive learning initiatives.
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