Trainee, Product Security

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Security Trainee to support our security team activities across our product ecosystem. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform threat modeling and risk assessments and help them in implementation of security processes and guidelines. You will actively participate in security reviews and assist in the creation of internal documentation to drive continuous improvement of our security posture. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product security while working alongside experienced security professionals. In this role you will report to Basit Syed, Head of Product Security. The position is located in Hyvinkää or Espoo, Finland.

What we offer to you?

As an Product Security Trainee at Konecranes, you are truly able impact and initiate security related principles and practices – and take us forward in our journey. With us you will be able to work with tangible and world leading products and services – from software enabled solutions to IoT and huge harbour cranes. In this global role you get to work with colleagues and business areas around the world. We believe in curiosity and passion for learning – which means that you will also get continuous learning and development opportunities at Konecranes.

Want to know more about us as an employer or about summer jobs with us? Check our career pages! konecranes.careers/ and konecranes.careers/fi-summer-jobs

Qualifications

What kind of talent are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, along with experience in secure software development. Familiarity with security tools and scripting languages is beneficial, as is the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for staying up to date on the latest security trends and technologies are essential for success in this role. If you are eager to expand your cybersecurity skill set and contribute to protecting our products and customers, we would love to hear from you.

What should you bring?

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Practical experience in secure software development
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST) and their relevance to product security
• Familiarity with security tools
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Additional Information

Why join Konecranes? 

At Konecranes, you will get to develop your professional skills and apply your academic knowledge in practise. As a Summer Trainee, Product security, you will gain meaningful work experience in versatile security related tasks and develop your skills in, for example, basic understanding of cybersecurity principles. At Konecranes, we want to foster an environment where people enjoy their work, feel respected and trusted, and are provided with challenging and interesting responsibilities together. 

Interested?

Please submit your Trainee application by 16.2.2025, at the latest, via Apply -link below. We will start screening applications already during the application period so apply as soon as possible. For further information about the role, please contact Tiana Kevic, HR trainee via email tiana.kevic(at)konecranes.com.

What to do while I wait for the application period to end?

Did you know that Konecranes has an Instagram account where we give tips for job hunting and information about our open positions? Go check out the account and be sure to follow us! We would love to connect with you on social media! You can find the account from here: https://www.instagram.com/konecranes_careers

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.