The European Central Bank (ECB) is offering a Traineeship in IT security (vacancy 15502) in its Digital Security Services Division, part of the Directorate General Information Systems, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The traineeship is open to EU nationals, runs full time and pays a trainee grant of €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance. It starts with an initial six months, can be extended to up to 12 months in total, and begins in the first half of 2027. Applications close on 24 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and set out every detail below.
Key Facts About the ECB IT Security Traineeship
📄 Type of contract: Traineeship
🗂️ Area: Information Systems
🔢 Vacancy number: 15502
🇪🇺 Who can apply: EU nationals eligible for the ECB traineeship programme
💶 Grant: €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance
⏰ Working time: Full time
📍 Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Your Team: The Digital Security Services Division
You will be part of one of the IT security teams in the Digital Security Services Division of the ECB's Directorate General Information Systems.
🛠️ The Division designs, implements and operates IT security solutions, in addition to performing information security governance tasks.
🎓 It increases IT security awareness among staff members through training, workshops and events.
✅ It provides IT security assurance.
📊 It organises, monitors and coordinates horizontal activities relating to IT risk and operational risk management within the ECB.
☁️ It is currently helping the ECB to adopt cloud and AI solutions.
What the Trainee Protects
In your role as a trainee in IT security, you will help to protect the IT assets of the ECB and the European System of Central Banks. You will work closely with stakeholders from the Directorate General and other ECB business areas, as well as with the national central banks of EU Member States.
Your Role as a Trainee in IT Security
🔐 Support the security engineering, security operations and security governance teams in activities including:
⚖️ IT risk management
🌐 Network security
🪪 Identity and access management
☁️ Cloud security
🩹 Vulnerability management
🎯 Penetration testing
🕵️ Threat intelligence
📢 Security awareness
Alongside these activities, you will:
🧪 Gain hands-on experience of IT security practices in line with international standards and methodologies.
🧑🏫 Work in a team under the guidance of a mentor.
🤝 Establish and maintain relationships within and outside your team to build on your knowledge and skills.
🔄 Participate in horizontal team activities.
💡 Contribute to tasks by showing initiative and sharing your ideas.
What the Traineeship Offers
The traineeship offers excellent opportunities to use state-of-the-art concepts and methods to protect IT assets, manage risk and gain experience across a range of IT security areas. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.
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Essential Qualifications
🎓 A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, IT engineering, mathematics or another relevant field.
🧠 Good IT and analytical skills.
🛡️ Familiarity with one or more IT security or cyber resilience concepts, such as risk management, security awareness, identity and access management, network security, threat intelligence, security assessment and vulnerability management.
🖥️ A good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
🗣️ An advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired Skills
📘 Knowledge of international IT security standards or frameworks (e.g. ISO 27000 family, COBIT or NIST).
⌨️ Programming or scripting skills relevant to security engineering or data analysis.
🔁 An understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
☁️ An understanding of cloud computing and relevant technologies.
The Profile the ECB Is Looking For
🔎 You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information.
👥 You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people's diverse perspectives.
📡 You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
🏛️ You are motivated to contribute to the ECB's mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe.
🎯 You are keen to be part of the team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
Duration and Start Date
📅 Initial traineeship of six months.
➕ Possible extension to up to 12 months in total.
🚀 Starting in the first half of 2027.
Students and graduates looking at funded EU placements can read our guide to paid internships abroad and EU traineeships.
Inclusion at the ECB
The ECB is an inclusive employer and strives to reflect the diversity of the population it serves. It encourages you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
Application and Selection Process
🎥 The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
📋 If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications.
🔁 From this reserve list, you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.
ℹ️ Further information on how to apply, and other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB, are available on the ECB website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the ECB Traineeship in IT security?
The traineeship is open to EU nationals eligible for the ECB traineeship programme. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, IT engineering, mathematics or another relevant field.
How much is the ECB trainee grant?
The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance. The traineeship is full time.
How long does the traineeship last?
It starts as an initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. It begins in the first half of 2027.
Which languages are required?
An advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Which IT security areas will I work on?
You will support security engineering, operations and governance teams in areas including IT risk management, network security, identity and access management, cloud security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, threat intelligence and security awareness.
What does the selection process include?
The recruitment process includes an online interview. Suitable candidates who are not selected are placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date and might be considered for other ECB traineeship positions.
Who can I contact about this vacancy?
For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can contact Wojciech Zamiar by email; the address is listed in the Links section below.
Deadline
⏳ 24 November 2026
Links
🖱️ Apply online: https://talent.ecb.europa.eu/careers/JobDetail/Traineeship-in-IT-security/15502
📧 Questions about this vacancy (Wojciech Zamiar): Wojciech.Zamiar@ecb.europa.eu
