Trainee NetSec - (Internship September 2026)

Interns will work on strategic, technical, and research-oriented projects with the objective of producing deployable solutions, proof-of-concepts, comparative studies, or automation frameworks.

Internship Topics

Below is a non-exhaustive list of possible subjects.

• Analytical mindset and structured approach
• Ability to work independently and produce technical documentation
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) are a strong plus
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is an asset
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN, DNS)

Les entreprises et les gouvernements comptent sur Thales pour apporter de la confiance aux milliards d’interactions numériques qu’ils établissent avec les utilisateurs. L’Activité Mondiale Identité & Sécurité Numériques (DIS) fournit des technologies et services (des logiciels sécurisés en passant par la biométrie ou encore le cryptage), qui permettent aux entreprises ainsi qu’aux gouvernements de vérifier des identités, et de protéger les données afin qu’elles restent sûres., Cloud Security

• Microsoft Security Copilot
• Development of automated O365 / Azure / AWS audit tools (CIS, MS DSC, ISO frameworks)
• Zero Trust architecture implementation in AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Incident response & digital forensics in cloud environments
• Data encryption strategies (at rest & in transit)
• Microsoft Priva (GRC / ISG integration)

Projects may include:

• Automation development
• Compliance alignment
• Architecture design
• Risk analysis and mitigation, * Lab simulation
• Vulnerability assessment
• Hardening implementation
• Comparative evaluation reports

General Cybersecurity & Innovation

• DLP technology comparison (Varonis, Netskope, Microsoft Purview)
• Fortinet full fabric implementation
• SYSLOG / Mini-SIEM implementation
• AI-driven firewall or threat detection research (inspired by Darktrace-like models)
• Splunk architecture deployment via Terraform & Ansible
• Puppet server automation project
• Secure deployment of local AI (ChatGPT-like) with sandboxing & risk mitigation
• Advanced malware analysis & reverse engineering
• Compliance automation (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• XDR / EDR comparison (HarfangLab, Defender, Trend Micro, etc.)
• SIEM comparison (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ELK, open-source)
• MS PKI lab implementation
• Active Directory compromise & secure migration scenario
• Gamified social engineering awareness platform
• Social engineering awareness campaign design & execution, We strongly encourage students to propose their own internship topics, particularly those aligned with:
• Emerging cybersecurity trends
• AI-driven security
• Cloud-native security innovation
• Automation and scalable security services

Thales, entreprise Handi-Engagée, reconnait tous les talents. La diversité est notre meilleur atout. Postulez et rejoignez nous !

Thales, entreprise Handi-Engagée, reconnait tous les talents. La diversité est notre meilleur atout. Postulez et rejoignez nous !