Junior Engineer - Working Student Thesis

Gen Digital

Brno, Czechia

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for university students who explore datasets and demonstrate interest in cybersecurity, working in a collaborative, customer-driven environment in Brno, Czech Republic.

Best fit for

University students with a strong interest in data analysis and cybersecurity who seek hands-on experience in threat intelligence.
— “We are looking for an ambitious university student who is curious about data, eager to learn”
Candidates who have experience with data analysis tools and are open to learning new technologies and methodologies.
— “Some experience with data analysis tools or languages (e.g., Python, R, Excel, or similar – academic projects or hobbies count)”
Individuals who thrive in collaborative settings and are willing to work across technical and research teams.
— “You will collaborate with malware analysts, researchers, and engineers”

Things to consider

Candidates must be able to work with real-world cybersecurity data and derive actionable insights.
— “help derive insights that improve our threat intelligence systems”

How to stand out

Highlight academic projects or hobbies that demonstrate data analysis or cybersecurity interest in your resume.
— “Interest in technology, cybersecurity, or data-related topics demonstrated through studies, projects, or hobbies”
Showcase your ability to work with SQL and data analysis tools through specific examples in your application materials.
— “Basic knowledge of SQL and working with databases”
Mention any exposure to cloud platforms or infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform in your application.
— “Familiarity with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code concepts”
Emphasize your willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges in your interview responses.
— “eager to learn, and not afraid of tackling new challenges”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

successful data analysis projects
improved threat intelligence systems

Typical background

data analysiscybersecurity

Skills & requirements

Required

SQLData AnalysisGitEnglish Communication

Preferred

Python For Data AnalysisLinux EnvironmentGoogle Cloud PlatformCybersecurity

Stack & domain

SQLPythonGitLinuxGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraformTeam PlayerAmbitiousReliableFlexibleWilling To LearnCybersecurityData Analysis

About the role

Original posting from Gen Digital via Ashby

About Gen:
Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. Our combined heritage is rooted in financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations, and today we deliver award-winning cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness solutions to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries.
Together, we share a collective passion and vision to protect consumers and help them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. We’re always looking for smart, fearless and high-impact talent who see AI as a teammate – leveraging it to move faster and deliver meaningful results.
When you’re part of Gen, you’ll have the flexibility, tools and support to do your best work and grow your career – from flexible working options and time off to competitive pay, benefits and well-being programs.
At Gen, we are scrappy and relentlessly customer driven. We create room for healthy debate, experimentation and continuous learning, and we seek out people with different experiences, identities and ideas to join our team. You’ll work with people who back each other, respect each other and understand that our differences are a competitive advantage.
If this sounds like you, we’d love you to be part of Gen.
About the Role:
You’ll be part of our Data & Reporting team in Threat Labs, helping us work with data that supports the classification of threats and improves our understanding of the ever-changing threat landscape. You will collaborate with malware analysts, researchers, and engineers to explore datasets, prepare data for analysis, and help derive insights that improve our threat intelligence systems.
We are looking for an ambitious university student who is curious about data, eager to learn, and not afraid of tackling new challenges. You will gain hands-on experience working with real-world cybersecurity data and learn how data analysis supports threat intelligence and security research.
Competencies
Basic knowledge of SQL and working with databases
Interest in data analysis, including exploring datasets, identifying patterns, and drawing insights
Some experience with data analysis tools or languages (e.g., Python, R, Excel, or similar – academic projects or hobbies count)
Basic knowledge of Git and collaboration on projects
English communication skills (both written and verbal)
Team player, ambitious, reliable, flexible, and willing to learn new skills
Interest in technology, cybersecurity, or data-related topics demonstrated through studies, projects, or hobbies
Nice to Have
Basic knowledge of Python for data analysis (e.g., pandas, notebooks, scripting)
Experience with Linux environment
Experience with Google Cloud Platform or other cloud platforms
Interest or basic knowledge in cybersecurity
Familiarity with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code concepts

Source: Gen Digital careers (Ashby)