Cyber Security Innovation Intern; Connectivity Labs & Network Engineering

Cyber Security Innovation Intern (Connectivity Labs & Network Engineering) - 260160 Primary Location

Netherlands - The Hague

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)

Full-time

08-Mar-2026, 11:59:00 PM

1,477.30 Euro (EUR) Monthly

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For more than 75 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is NATO’s technology and cyber hub. We are a team of 3,400 civilian and military staff, working together to connect all corners of NATO and maintain its edge from 30 locations across the Alliance.

We are a key partner in NATO's Digital Transformation, working hand in hand with industry to provide technical solutions and expertise, facilitating political consultations and decision-making, and enabling multi-domain operations.

Our experts provide secure static and deployable communications infrastructure, satellite communications and information technology services, connected the Alliance’s forces, and strengthening NATO’s defence and deterrence posture. Fulfilling NCIA’s missions is possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to reinforce NATO’s edge, we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us ensure seamless connectivity among Allied partner nations.

The NCIA internship is a 6-month program based at one of our key hubs in The Netherlands, Belgium or Portugal. Our internship opportunities start from either 1 March or 1 September with the start date being dependent on the timeline to secure the required security clearance to work within the NATO community.

During an internship, you will join and support a diverse international team and simultaneously learn from our experts via on-the-job training, working independently on purposeful projects or initiatives during your tenure.

Internship duration: 6 months

Location:

The Hague, Netherlands

The NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security. In execution of this responsibility, it provides specialist cyber security-related services covering the spectrum of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and sustainment support. NCSC provides services in the specialist security areas such as: CIS Security, Cyber Defence, Information Assurance, Computer Security and Communications Security.

This internship supports the NATO Cyber Security Innovation Team in designing, managing, and rebuilding connectivity labs across physical, virtual, and logical network layers. The role involves setting up secure networks, configuring routers and switches, and experimenting with emerging technologies such as IoT devices and wireless systems including 5G. You will work hands‑on with network emulators, simulators, automated tooling, and AI‑assisted configuration generation, documentation, and troubleshooting.

The intern is expected to approach problems autonomously while collaborating with team members when needed. Fluency in English, strong practical problem‑solving skills, and enthusiasm for exploring modern networking technologies are essential.

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role is:

Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments. Communicates security risks and issues to business managers and others. Performs basic risk assessments for small information systems.

Contributes to the identification of risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures. Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures to mitigate risks.

Defines secure systems configurations in compliance with intended architectures. Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches.