Trainee (IT) Security Evaluator (Barcelona)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Devices that store secure data require protection on both hardware and software level. Thorough security evaluation on Integrated Circuits, software applications and systems is mandated by industry schemes and organisations, to protect sensitive data. Without certification, security products cannot be launched.

SGS Brightsight offers security evaluations and certificates on behalf of the major payment schemes and industry organisations to ensure the right level of security is obtained. These services are provided to IC manufacturers, (embedded) secure device manufacturers, card suppliers and service providers. SGS Brightsight can assure the turn-round time of product evaluations that the customer needs, because it has the most accreditations from industry organisations, the largest team of security evaluators and the most extensive evaluation equipment. 

SGS Brightsight is the number one independent security lab in the world. We are now based in Delft (The Netherlands), Barcelona and Madrid (Spain), Graz (Austria), Meyreuil (France), Beijing (China) and Taipee (Taiwan). SGS Brightsight is a knowledge-based company. Our international team of experts stay up to date with the latest technologies and requirements to ensure the most reliable and efficient evaluation process possible for our customers. Our ambition is to grow our team to maintain our position as the world’s number one security lab, on both quality and quantity levels.

Job Description

Why is paying with your mobile secure? How does my car only open when I approach it? How is it ensured that my digital passport is accepted word wide without any security concerns? Why is my data, which is stored in the cloud, secure against attacks by criminals? 

The answer is: To ensure that software and devices are secure, they are be tested by a Security Evaluator.

Do you know how a Security Evaluator works? The one that assesses Hardware devices, Software applications, mobile payment or IoT devices that need to be protected against criminals? 

We offer you an unique opportunity to step into the international world of (IT) Security Certification. 

Training 

With almost 40 years of experience SGS Brightsight is the number 1 Security lab in the world. We have been training technical graduates (BSc, MSC, PhD) to become a Security Evaluator recognized by many international schemes. In our internal training program you will gather knowledge about different attacks, different evaluation methodologies and of the protection against attacks of devices that are almost ready to be launched on the market. After that, an experienced trainer will be assigned to guide you in your first Evaluation projects.  

Global 

Our business is global. Our customers are the leading companies who develop devices for payment, telecom, automotive and IoT use. The requirements for these devices are also global. For these reasons it might not surprise you that our people are also recruited globally. More than 35 nationalities are represented in our company and help us to understand the needs of our customers. We are used to onboard people who also emigrate and provide the first needs for the first steps. 

With 7 labs worldwide and more to come, an international career in Security Evaluation is waiting for you. We have trainee positions in our labs in: Delft (NL), Barcelona (ES) and Graz, (AT). After training there are also opportunities to move to Meyreuil (FR), Madrid (ES) and Beijing and Shanghai (CH) or Taipee (TW). 

Qualifications

To become a trainee in our company you need to have the following qualities: 

- graduate as a BSc. MSc, PD Eng, PhD in a technical field, preferred Information Security, electronical engineering, telecommunication, mathematics, or related. 

- have a passion for understanding and analyzing devices. 

- capability of keeping an eye on the important things within an enormous quantity of data. 

- writing things down in a report does not scare you off. 

- good language skills in English. 

- interest in Security to be seen in choice of courses, hobbies or other. 

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS BRIGHTSIGHT?

SGS Brightsight is the number one independent security evaluation lab in the world. We have over 30 years of experience in evaluating security products against a variety of requirements.

At SGS Brightsight you will:

  • Be part of a multicultural team with highly motivated colleagues from all over the world
  • Work for the recognized global leader in security evaluations
  • Work with all major developers on their latest innovations
  • Enjoy an informal and intellectually challenging work environment

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