Cybersecurity Intern (Jun - August) - Edinburgh
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Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.
For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.
Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.
By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.
This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.
Wood Mackenzie
Intelligence Connected
Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive – we succeed together
- Trusting – we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
The Opportunity
This opportunity is best suited for candidates in their penultimate year of study (graduating 2027).
At Wood Mackenzie, you'll work alongside a world-class cybersecurity team tackling real threats, real vulnerabilities, and real risks from day one.
Our global cybersecurity team spans Edinburgh and Gurugram, with specialists across vulnerability management, threat hunting, security operations, incident response, and risk management. We protect a data-driven business operating at the heart of the global energy transition, the stakes are high, and the work is genuinely challenging.
About the Role
You won't be shadowing from the sidelines. Expect hands-on exposure across both technical and strategic cybersecurity disciplines:
Threat & Vulnerability Management: Assess zero-day vulnerabilities, research emerging threats, and contribute to real-world incident handling
Security Operations: Run phishing simulations, create operational runbooks, and generate security reports that inform business decisions
Risk & Compliance: Map security controls to industry standards, review supply chain risks, and participate in risk committees and governance groups
Your Own Project: Take ownership of a bespoke challenge tailored to your interests, presenting it to the team on key observations and reflections on our security posture and your experience.
Requirements
Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification with a cyber security, computer science, information systems or related discipline
Wood Mackenzie follows a hybrid work structure, however, during the duration of this internship, the successful candidate would highly benefit from being in the office frequently with the team and their line manager.
Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for
- Strong collaboration skills
- The ability to creatively problem-solve
- An analytical mind and eye for detail
- Great written and verbal communication
- Willingness to learn about our business from the ground up
- Genuine interest in cyber security, risk management, or information security
- Understanding of basic networking concepts
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux Oses
- Awareness of security best practices and secure computing concepts
- Basic scripting fundamentals (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Basic understanding of cyber risk and risk management principles
- Attention to detail when reviewing processes, systems, or documentation
- Understanding of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
- Awareness of common cyber threats and security controls
- Understanding of policies, controls, and compliance concepts
- Awareness of third-party/vendor risk concepts
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov
If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.