Working Student, Security Engineer
GetYourGuide is hiring a Working Student, Security Engineer in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on GetYourGuide.
Level's read on this job
- Uses AI ●●○○ is how Level rates this cybersecurity role: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include LLMs, AI Coding Assistants and cybersecurity.
- Level classifies it as an internship.
- Level lists 71 other open roles at GetYourGuide.
AI in this role
Support security measures and research AI and cybersecurity trends while utilizing AI coding assistants.
Change the way the world travels
Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours.
Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.
Team mission
Millions of travelers trust GetYourGuide with their plans, their payments, and their personal data - and our security team is there to make sure that trust holds. We work across the whole company, from the code our engineers ship to the systems everyone uses every day, helping teams build things that are safe by default. As we grow, we're looking for a curious, detail-oriented Working Student to join us and help protect the experiences millions of people are looking forward to.
Your mission
- Assist in the development and implementation of security measures and protocols.
- Conduct research on the latest AI and cybersecurity trends and threats.
- Participate in the analysis and evaluation of our systems and applications for vulnerabilities.
- Support the team in the management of security tools and software.
- Help organize and maintain security documentation and reports.
- Collaborate with various departments to promote security awareness.
Your toolkit
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- A strong interest in cybersecurity and AI, and a desire to learn more.
- Basic understanding of security principles, techniques, and technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with AI coding assistants and LLMs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience in a security-related role or project is a plus, but not required.
- You are based locally and able to visit our office on a regular basis
How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary
- A dynamic and international work environment with a team of experts in the field of cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience in real-world security projects and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate your study schedule.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in the field of cybersecurity and AI.
- A culture of continuous learning with access to workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
- A mentor on the security team with regular 1:1s.
And more…
How to apply
Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out ‘how we hire’ and ‘life at GetYourGuide’. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at jobs@getyourguide.com.
We’re an equal opportunities employer
Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.
How we rate this
Working Student, Security Engineer at GetYourGuide rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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Skills and AI tools this role asks for
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Pay
- Typical cybersecurity job
- $159k
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where cybersecurity was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where security protocols was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where vulnerability analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where research was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used LLMs in your day-to-day work.
Adapt your resume
- List these exact terms on your resume: Cybersecurity, Security Protocols, Vulnerability Analysis, Research, and LLMs. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Put the AI tool in a bullet point about what you did, not just in a skills list. This role treats it as a required part of the job.
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