Working Student - Cybersecurity Governance (OT/IT) 40–60%
Siemens Zug, Zug, Switzerland
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The role involves supporting risk and security assessments for production-critical systems and suppliers while ensuring compliance with international standards. You will also contribute to vulnerability management, disaster recovery planning, and the maintenance of accurate asset inventories.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in at least the 4th semester of a bachelor's program in policy, science, or technology at a Swiss university. You should possess basic knowledge of information security concepts and demonstrate full professional fluency in German and English.
Benefits
Full description
Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds
With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.
The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.
Within our buildings business, our diverse global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways, as we transform the world’s infrastructure.
Our shared journey could take you anywhere…where would you like to go?
As a student trainee, intern or trainee, you are an important part of #TeamSiemens. Would you also like to play an active role in influencing current trends and developments and make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in Switzerland? Then you’ve come to the right place! Apply today for the position of Working Student - Cybersecurity Governance (OT/IT) 40–60% and start as soon as possible – your team is looking forward to meeting you!
Your new responsibilities
- Support risk assessments of production-critical systems based on internal standards aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0 and IEC 62443
- Support security assessments of critical suppliers, review security requirements and contracts, and help establish incident escalation paths and SLAs
- Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Foster collaboration between IT, OT, production and global cybersecurity teams
- Develop and improve vulnerability management processes
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of our application and asset inventory
- Create audit-ready factory IT manuals, processes and documentation
Your talents and experience
- Enrolled in at least the 4th semester of a bachelor's programme in the area of policy and compliance, science, or technology at a Swiss university
- Basic knowledge of information security concepts (risk management, CIA triad)
- Ability to communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders
- Structured, analytical working style
- Full professional fluency in German, with the ability to communicate comfortably in English
- Nice to have: knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, IEC 62443 or OT environments
Employee benefits
- Mobile working from anywhere within Switzerland
- Opportunity to develop an international professional network
- Gain experience at one of the largest tech employers in Switzerland
- Membership in the Siemens Students Association comprising 200 members
Our corporate culture – your new working environment
The culture at Siemens Switzerland is more than just a working environment – it is at the heart of our day-to-day interactions and the key to our success. Siemens Switzerland offers a future-oriented working environment characterized by innovation, sustainability and personal development. We are characterized by personal responsibility, equal opportunities and diversity, to which every employee can contribute authentically. Flexible working models and remote working are a reality for us and enable our employees to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more and find out if you are a good match with Siemens by taking our culture quiz!
“ The position as a student trainee at Siemens is ideal for me because I can combine work and study very well. ” (Working Student)
Frequently asked questions and contact information
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I look forward to receiving your application.
Corinne Talent Acquisition Partner
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Job ID
528707
Posted since
06-Nov-2026
Organization
Smart Infrastructure
Field of work
Internal Services
Company
Siemens Schweiz AG, Smart Infrastructure, Global Headquarters
Experience level
Student (Not Yet Graduated)
Job type
Part-time
Work mode
Hybrid (Remote/Office)
Employment type
Fixed Term
Location(s)
• Zug - Zug - Switzerland
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