About this role
<div class="image-box"><img src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/SES/logos/4doors.jpg" style="width:700.0px"></div> <div id="p"> <p style="text-align:center"><br> <span style="font-size:20.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Intern, Organisational Security Behaviour</b></span></span></p> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:darkmagenta"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Intern supports the Security Office in improving SES’s organisational culture and behaviour relating to the handling of sensitive and classified information. The role focuses on strengthening awareness, compliance, and behavioural alignment with legal and internal requirements for protected and classified information. This position is <strong>not cybersecurity</strong><strong>‑</strong><strong>focused</strong>; the emphasis is on <strong>human factors, organisational culture, and practical compliance behaviour</strong> around protected and classified‑information handling.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A core objective of the role is to <strong>shift security from a late</strong><strong>‑</strong><strong>stage control function to a proactive, design</strong><strong>‑</strong><strong>time organisational behaviour embedded in normal workflows</strong>. The intern will analyse current practices, identify cultural barriers, human behaviour and design approaches that make correct classified‑information handling intuitive, natural, and integrated into everyday processes — rather than perceived as an administrative burden.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>The internship may optionally be combined with a Master Thesis project</strong>, depending on the candidate’s academic requirements.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:darkmagenta"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Conduct research and analysis on organisational security behaviour</strong></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assess how SES personnel currently handle sensitive and classified information.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify behavioural, cultural, or procedural gaps impacting compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Benchmark organisational practices against governmental and industry standards in classified‑information culture.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Evaluate how and where security considerations are currently introduced too late.</span></li> </ol> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Develop a proposal for enhancing organisational security culture</strong></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Create a comprehensive plan to improve behaviour, awareness, and compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure recommendations are practical, sustainable, and reduce perceptions that security is a nuisance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop approaches for embedding security considerations proactively at the earliest stages of processes, projects, and decision‑making.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Align all proposals with legal, regulatory, and internal SES security frameworks.</span></li> </ol> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Support development of awareness and communication strategies</strong></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in creating communication materials and behaviour‑change content.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify effective behavioural‑change techniques to support long‑term cultural adoption.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Propose communication strategies that frame security as an enabler and integral part of early planning, not a last‑minute compliance step.</span></li> </ol> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Assist with mapping sensitive</strong><strong>‑</strong><strong>information handling behaviours</strong></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Document information‑handling practices across departments.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify behavioural risks related to the handling of classified material.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Map how sensitive information flows across the organisation.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify where in workflows security is currently introduced too late, and propose practical methods to bring it forward.</span></li> </ol> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Collaborate with Security Officers and internal stakeholders</strong></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in interviews, surveys, and workshops under supervision.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate findings with stakeholders across SES locations and departments.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Present interim and final recommendations in a clear and structured manner.</span></li> </ol> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Produce thesis</strong><strong>‑</strong><strong>related deliverables if applicable</strong></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare academic‑level research outputs if the internship is combined with a Master Thesis.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Integrate academic insights with the operational goals of the Security Office.</span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="color:darkmagenta"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">COMPETENCIES</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical and research skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Ability to interpret regulatory and compliance requirements and translate them into practical behavioural improvements.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High level of discretion and professionalism when working with sensitive topics.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Creative and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving and cultural improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different functions and locations.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="color:darkmagenta"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in Behavioural Science, Organisational Studies, Organisational Psychology, Information Governance, Security Studies, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong interest in organisational behaviour, human factors, or cultural transformation.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of information‑handling principles and classification schemes is beneficial.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">No access to classified information will be provided; access to sensitive information may be granted if required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="color:darkmagenta"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must handle SENSITIVE information in accordance with SES policies.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work may involve interviews or workshops with teams across SES locations.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deliverables must align with SES Security Office governance and legal requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The candidate must be an EU national.</span></li> <li 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