Cybersecurity - Consultant Internship

Company Description

Wavestone is a leading global transformation consulting firm known for navigating critical challenges and driving sustainable growth. We aim to deliver lasting change that positively impacts customers, communities, and society. Our journey is defined by a true team spirit, where support, encouragement, and motivation are the keystones of our collaborative environment. 

Drawing on more than 5,500 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia, we seamlessly combine first-class sector expertise with a 360° transformation portfolio of high-value consulting services. 

In cybersecurity, Wavestone stands out with a robust and proven expertise. Our dedicated team of over 1,000 cybersecurity consultants operates across most of our global locations. With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, we serve organizations across all sectors – financial services, industry, retail, energy, transport, services, public sector, and international institutions. Our expertise spans every type of organization, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions and act as an independent, critical partner in securing their strategic transformations.

Our clients value our independence, our profound technological expertise, and our ability to work alongside them to reflect, analyze, and act. That’s how we make change happen.

Dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, Wavestone fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our core values - energetic, responsible and together - shape the foundation of our corporate culture. 

Join us for a rewarding career in management consulting, offering competitive compensation, continuous learning, and ample opportunities for professional growth. 

For more information, visit www.wavestone.com and become part of our journey to shape a positive and impactful future.

Job Description

Based in Brussels and currently gathering 35 consultants, the Wavestone Belgium office is expanding significantly, driven by market demand for consulting advice/support in our specialist focus area of Cybersecurity. This is an outstanding opportunity for talented people to work on a hot topic at the crossroads of technology and management while participating in the development of the Belgian office.

What will you do?

As a consulting intern in cybersecurity, you will contribute to a variety of client and internal projects.

These projects will allow you to develop key consulting skills (analysis & synthesis, customer relationship management, etc.) and to raise your expertise in areas such as risk management, cybersecurity strategy, crisis management, NIS2 compliance, AI applications in cybersecurity, and resilience. You'll have the opportunity to support clients in strengthening their cybersecurity postures, aligning with new regulatory requirements, and implementing resilient frameworks to protect against cyber threats.

Each consulting intern is also required to provide support to internal activities such as business development, recruitment, event management, and contributing to the office life.

New comers will attend our training path (combining soft skills and cybersecurity expertise) but above all, you will benefit every day from the experience of your colleagues and project managers.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• An enthusiastic personality with consulting skills (Intellectual curiosity, sharp sense of analysis, teamwork, taste for innovation, etc.)
• In your last year of study (Master Degree 2) in the field of engineering, ICT, cybersecurity or business/economics with a taste for cybersecurity and/or new technologies
• Fluency in French or Dutch (C2) AND English (C2)

Practical information:

• Terms & Length: The minimum duration of the internship is 6 months to give you time to develop a concrete project and become part of the office and not only observe but fully integrate the team as a consultant. The exact length of the internship is open to discussion.
• Management: Your internship will be guided by a member of the consulting team who will help you to acquire the skills of a good consultant.
• Opportunity: We have decided to pay our interns for the work they do and see the internship as a first step towards permanent recruitment. Most of our interns receive a job offer at the end of their internship!
• Location: Our Belgian Office is located near the heart of the Brussels European district and is very easy to access (Madou).

Additional Information

Our commitment: Wavestone values and Positive Way 

• Elevate client satisfaction by impacting high-growth business across Europe, US and UK. Shape culture, enhance value propositions, and foster business development. 
• Nurture employee growth with Wavestone horizon career path, competitive compensation, transparent salary policy, tailored training, and internal mobility. 
• Embrace a collective mindset within a barrier-free, collaborative team. Engage in vibrant people culture through regular events, meetings, and committees. 
• Experience ethical responsibility with flexible work options, strong CSR commitment, and a culture promoting work-life balance and time-off. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

• At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion, Social Mobility and Anti-Racism networks. 
• If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, please reach out to us to discuss this.