Secure by Design. Reliable by Default.
You want to kickstart your career in cybersecurity? This internship will provide you with exciting insights into the cybersecurity landscape of a global company. We tailor the internship to your interest in cybersecurity governance, cybersecurity architecture, or cyber defense, with the overall goal of integrating cybersecurity as a business enabler.
This is a full‑time internship position. Start date is flexible. Duration for at least 6 months. No travel is foreseen for this position.
What You'll do
Cybersecurity is of strategic importance to our company. That is why we are continuously strengthening our capabilities and growing our organization. As our new intern you will gain insights into our cybersecurity program, including security awareness, risk management, penetration testing, consulting, engineering etc. You will be mentored by an experienced team member, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to various exciting projects and initiatives across the organization. We are happy tailoring your assignments based on your interests and the competence you want to grow. We will support your creativeness and take your ideas to the next level and provide advice, constructive feedback, and training.
Internship Tracks Available in 2026
- Cyber Risk Management
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response
- Offensive Security
What You’ll Bring
- Enrolled in a Master's program (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Management, or related) throughout the full internship duration of minimum 6 month
- Interest in gaining hands-on experience within the cybersecurity domain
- IT and AI affinity / foundational understanding of IT and AI concepts
- Analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset
- Self-driven working style with an eagerness to learn
- Effective communication skills in English
What’s In It for You
At Hilti, you’ll join a family-owned company that thinks long term, invests in its people, and trusts individuals to make a real impact. From day one, you'll take ownership of meaningful work, contribute to business success, and be supported in creating your future through continuous learning, development opportunities, and diverse career paths. Some of the benefits of building your career with us include:
- A diverse global headquarters community of more than 2,100 colleagues representing 70 nationalities.
- The opportunity to create visible, long-term impact on Hilti’s business and global reputation.
- Career opportunities across functions, regions and leadership roles, supported by a transparent development framework.
- A flexible, trust-based working model, including remote work and workation.
- Opportunities to contribute to local and global social-impact initiatives.
- More than 60 employee-led networks and activities.
- A modern campus with an onsite gym, restaurants and access to outdoor activities.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
At our global headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, Buchs, and nearby hubs, we shape Hilti’s digital strategy and enterprise platforms worldwide. Our cross-functional teams in product IT, data & analytics, cybersecurity, ERP, and digital customer platforms work side-by-side with business leaders to design, build, and run solutions at global scale. HQ offers a collaborative environment where architecture decisions, platform reliability, and secure-by-design engineering translate into real impact for our customers and teams.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
For further questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Thomas Rhomberg (Chief Cyber Security Officer) or Kimberly Caetano (Talent Acquisition Intern) at [email protected].
For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
