Information Security Intern

Please note that we can only consider applicants who are currently enrolled in a higher education degree and who hold an EU citizenship for this role.

Are you currently enrolled in a study and looking for a challenging internship in an international company located in the center of Amsterdam, with lots of growth potential? We are now looking for an Information Security Intern to join our team. This internship is for 3-6 months, and the start date is negotiable - we would love it if you joined us in February 2022, but you are also welcome to apply if you can start with us later on.

This is a remote position (within the Netherlands), where you will be working for our Amsterdam office. We are looking for a full-time employee (part-time can be discussed). We are a remote-friendly company, meaning you can work from your home at all times within the Netherlands. We also have an office located in the city center of Amsterdam with flexible desks.

Possibilities During the Internship

• Create and manage an Information security management system (ISMS);

• Mapping the requirements and scope to perform a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA);

• Assist with defining, updating, and implementing final versions of documents, including policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);

• Advise and inform colleagues regarding secure and safe operations;

• Work alongside security engineers to understand security issues or improvements in our products, and monitor implementation by the development teams, as well as verify the results.

• Assist in completing third-party assessments;

• Look into the possibilities of database encryption;

• Perform security reviews of the setup and configuration of various external services used by Virtuagym;

• Assist with handling security incidents and coordinate the response, in close collaboration with the Head of Information Security;

• Coordinate with stakeholders as needed to identify areas of improvement for processes, procedures, and workflows;

• Conduct and analyze risk assessments to evaluate information systems, programs, and procedures;

• Perform disaster recovery, business continuity, and security incident testing;

• Research security standards and security systems

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, or a related field;

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program;

• Available for a full-time internship;

• Authorization to work in the Netherlands;

• Strong language skills in English, both verbal and written;

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills;

• Knowledge of information security topics

Bonus points:

• An interest in working towards obtaining certifications and compliance, such as ISO27001 and HIPAA

Here’s why you should come work with us
Next to being inspired daily by talented and motivated colleagues and having plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth, these are the main Virtuagym perks:

• Join one of the fastest-growing SaaS scale-ups within the awesome fitness tech domain!;

• Join a diverse and international team made up of over 30 nationalities, working in an informal and fun environment;

• We are remote-friendly: with our hybrid working policy you can work from your home within the Netherlands, the office or any other location you want within Europe up until 3 weeks at a time for a maximum of 12 weeks in a year. And we provide a working from home allowance.
  Please note: even though we are remote-friendly, we can only hire interns that are enrolled at an EU university and live in the Netherlands/are open to move to the Netherlands and hold a Dutch citizen service number (BSN);

• We provide a monthly internship compensation;

• The opportunity to grow fast within the company, including a lot of support from the management team and the opportunity to keep developing yourself;

• Stay healthy with our Gym & Health benefits: we provide a great package to choose from a wide range of gym options (ClassPass, Trainmore, Onefit etc.) including a monthly contribution towards your gym subscription, a Friends & Family gym discount, and free video-on-demand workouts;

• We love to learn: join our knowledge exchange sessions, Lunch & Learn sessions for personal development, the Virtuagym Circle and more.

• You will be part of a joyful and passionate team, where we share and celebrate success together and organize awesome company events such as new years dinners, masquerade balls, ski trips and way more!

About Virtuagym
Virtuagym is a leading and fast-growing innovator in the digital health and fitness domain, offering a Software as a Service solution and multiple native apps to users worldwide. We offer coaching and management solutions for trainers, studios, clubs and corporate wellness, all with the vision to make the world a healthier and happier place.

Virtuagym is an ambitious, passionate and multicultural team of talented people who want to create a healthier world for all. We believe in teamwork, challenging each other, being bold and adventurous, working lean, taking care of each other and sharing success. As a scale-up, we embrace our diversity, international character and our flat hierarchy that promotes great freedom, taking ownership and making a true impact. Our talented staff of 175+ employees are based out of two locations: Amsterdam, NL, and Medellin, CO.

Every day with us will be an opportunity to cultivate and evolve your personal and professional skills, as well as to make a significant impact on a global scale. At Virtuagym everyone can grow, whatever background you bring with you. We are not just colleagues, we are friends, willing to help and support each other. By joining us, you become a part of a joyful and energetic team.

Ready to join us?
Please do not hesitate to apply by clicking the ‘Apply for this Job’ button below! We will get back to your application within 10 working days.

For any questions on the vacancy, please get in touch with the recruitment team at recruitment@virtuagym.com.

The hiring process

The hiring process for this role consists of an initial screening, interview with the hiring manager and team and a second interview if necessary.

Important notes:
- Due to long waiting times to get a social security number (BSN or ‘burgerservicenummer’), we are only considering candidates based in the Netherlands who already registered with a BSN.
- Please do apply if you meet 80%+ of the criteria. At Virtuagym we hire great people, not just resumes. If you can't check off a few requirements but are a fast learner, we’d love to hear from you!

* Please note that we do not collaborate with third parties to fill this vacancy, so third parties are kindly asked not to contact us about this role.