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About Hilti Malaysia

Hilti Malaysia is part of the global Hilti Group, officially titled Hilti Aktiengesellschaft or Hilti AG, a global enterprise based in Liechtenstein. It specializes in creating, producing, and distributing products aimed at professionals in the construction sector, as well as those involved in building upkeep, energy, and manufacturing fields.

Your role

You want to kickstart your career in cybersecurity and you are on the final line to achieve your university degree or a young professional? Hilti is looking for you to join their cybersecurity team as a career starter with a rotating schedule in different cybersecurity areas, to expand your professional cybersecurity knowledge and get to know their organization, and their team gets to know you.

The career starter program will give you exciting insights into the cybersecurity landscape of an international company with many major IT and digitalization initiatives. As cybersecurity is an ever-changing field, it is not only about implementing technical measures but making sure they stay on an advanced level of security and integrate cybersecurity as a business enabler. Your contribution will make you an integral part of our team and your support on various projects will allow you to deliver value and grow personally.

Cybersecurity is one of the key initiatives in their company. That is why they are strengthening their organization and looking for young talents who want to kick-start their career in cybersecurity. In the career starter program, you will:

• Gain insights into their cybersecurity program, including cybersecurity engineering, security governance, risk management, cybersecurity awareness, penetration testing, security architecture, security consulting, and cyber defense.
• You will have the chance to work in different teams on various projects across the organization, focusing on supporting our cybersecurity team.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to get your first experience of cybersecurity in the corporate world.

Training & development

Hilti will give you the tools you need to excel in your career starter program, including one-to-one coaching. You will enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, as you will manage your own projects while being part of a friendly team. You will not just be another pair of hands but a fully integrated team member with lots of self-responsibility. From there, they will trust you to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results.

Benefits

In addition to the salary, interning at Hilti also offers a range of benefits:

• The opportunity to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions, and tackle different markets
• Be part of a highly professional and international team of IT experts and meet the challenges of a global multinational company using the latest technologies.
• A great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
• Contribute meaningfully and are trusted to deliver outstanding results, all within a culture that values high performance, sustainability, and diversity.
• Grow personally and professionally, gaining valuable experience and development opportunities.

Career progression

Hilti is happy to support your creativity and take your ideas to the next level. Throughout your career starter program, you will have a mentor to help you grow professionally and personally. Based on your interest, they can also offer you the opportunity to experience abroad. Go the extra mile and they will reward you with strategic development discussions and long-term career opportunities. They will support you even before you start with them through relocation and integration support. Further, they offer you the opportunity to pursue a master's degree together with Hilti.

Work-life balance

Hilti’s reputation for an excellent work-life balance and a supportive environment means interns can expect to grow personally and professionally, gaining valuable experience and development opportunities. Flexible working hours are available for interns as well. The regular office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Company culture

Hilti Malaysia is renowned for fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and learning, actively promoting internal career mobility. The organizational culture is largely free from political maneuvering, with senior management being receptive to feedback from employees. Interdepartmental collaboration is a hallmark of the company’s operations, with colleagues widely recognized for their supportive nature. You may also take a look at what their office looks like by watching the video below.

About you

The start date for the career starter program is flexible to your availability and the duration will be 12-18 months. To apply for this role, what you need is:

• Bachelor's student in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields or young professional with a maximum of 2 years of experience
• IT affinity and passion for Cybersecurity
• First practical experience in the IT field during your studies
• Effective communication skills, with excellent English and interpersonal skills to manage change
• A strategic approach and good problem-solving skills
• A thirst to learn and challenge yourself

How to apply

After you click the apply button on the company's page, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions–the whole process should take around 90 seconds. If they like what they see, you'll be invited to a telephone interview. If they don't have a suitable role for you at the moment, they will keep you in their talent pool for the future so your recruitment process might take a bit longer but they'll be sure to stay in touch.

Sources

We gather information on this page based on the following sources:

• careers.hilti.group/en/jobs/41569-en/cyber-security-career-starter-program/
• careers.hilti.group/en/how-we-work/learning-and-development/
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hilti-Group-Kuala-Lumpur-Reviews-EI_IE545773.0,11_IL.12,24_IM1100.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng