Internship: Strengthen Our Cybersecurity Incident Response

Entity: Daikin Europe HQ Job Category: Information Technology Solutions Location:

Oostkamp, West Flanders, BE

Job Requisition ID: 2263

With us, you will find opposites that attract: A global group for innovative heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, where you are on a first-name basis across all hierarchies. A stable employer, alongside of whom you can develop yourself dynamically. With cultural diversity instead of simplicity. Where you can not only have really good ideas, but can also implement them.

About the Internship
We are on a mission to enhance our Cybersecurity Incident Response Processes and are looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven student to join our team in Daikin Europe – Oostkamp (O-Forty). This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals and contribute to real-world improvements in our security posture.

Key Focus Areas

🔍 Process Analysis Review and document our current (AS-IS) incident response procedures. Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

🛠️ Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Detect process gaps and inefficiencies. Propose tangible, actionable solutions to enhance response effectiveness.

⚙️ Automation Explore automation opportunities using our existing XDR platform. Design and implement playbooks to reduce manual intervention, minimize response times, and improve efficiency.

🧪 Walkthroughs & Tabletop Exercises Help organize and run simulation drills to test our response readiness.
(Ensure all roles are clearly defined and understood before exercises) Track findings and ensure follow-up actions are documented and executed.

📢 Communication Strategy Develop clear, pre-approved communication templates for internal and external use during high/critical security incidents. Ensure messaging is aligned with legal, compliance, and reputational considerations.

📋 First Line Support Guidance Create bulletproof, scenario-based instructions for our First Line Support team. Ensure clarity, usability, and effectiveness under pressure.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience with real cybersecurity tools and processes.

Exposure to enterprise-level incident response strategies.

Mentorship from seasoned cybersecurity experts.

A chance to make a measurable impact on our organization’s security resilience.

Your Profile

A student in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.

Passionate about practical security challenges and eager to learn.

Analytical mindset with a proactive attitude.

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

A good level of English. Dutch is a plus.