Hiqqen

OSINT & Cybersecurity Intern / Apprentice

St. Gallen, Switzerland (hybrid)
Working student
IT Security

Hiqqen is a Swiss boutique cyber-security and open-source intelligence (OSINT) firm that protects high-stakes clients through digital footprint analysis, continuous threat monitoring, rapid takedown operations, and innovative active-defence techniques. Lean, discreet, and technology-driven, we turn raw data into actionable insight—giving our customers the peace of mind to focus on what matters most.

Tasks

  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) – Plan and run investigations that collect, verify and enrich publicly available data to support client engagements.
  • Internal Collection & Monitoring Tool – Operate and continuously improve Hiqqen’s in-house platform for automated data gathering, real-time alerting and dashboard reporting.
  • Takedown & Content-Removal Procedures – Coordinate with platform owners, ISPs and legal teams to remove malicious or infringing material uncovered during investigations.
  • Honeypot Operations – Design, deploy and monitor honeypots that attract, identify and log attacker activity; analyse findings to harden client defences.
  • Reporting & Knowledge-Sharing – Produce concise intelligence reports and share best practices with colleagues and customers.
  • Continuous Improvement – Test new OSINT techniques, contribute to playbooks and suggest features for our tooling.

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of OSINT techniques, networking basics and core cyber-security concepts.
  • Hands-on curiosity – you enjoy reverse-engineering problems and learning unfamiliar tools quickly.
  • Trustworthiness & discretion – you will handle sensitive data and client information.
  • Ambition & motivation – you push yourself to master new skills and exceed goals.
  • Commitment & ownership – you see tasks through, communicate clearly and thrive in a self-directed environment.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote setup or collaboratively on-site in Saint-Gall.
  • Proficient in English; German or French is a plus.

Benefits

  • Mentorship from seasoned cyber-security and intelligence professionals.
  • Access to cutting-edge tooling, cloud labs and training resources.
  • Flexible working hours and the choice of remote or hybrid work.
  • A real impact on product features and client outcomes—your ideas ship to production.
  • Competitive internship/apprenticeship stipend and potential full-time pathway.

Ready to turn your curiosity into real-world impact? At Hiqqen you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned investigators, wield cutting-edge tools, and see your ideas ship straight into live operations—while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. We’re a fast-growing startup where I, as a modern founder, place a premium on autonomy, trust, and ambition, so you’ll get the freedom to own projects end-to-end and the backing to push bold ideas forward. If you’re hungry to learn, eager to solve hard problems, and excited to keep our clients ahead of today’s threats, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and make your mark.

Updated: 10 hours ago
Job ID: 14482438
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