Summer Trainee, Security Testing

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Are you studying Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field and ready to hit your professional career with Konecranes Summer Trainee team of 2026? Do you want to gain valuable experience from Security Testing methodology, tools, and their adoption in an international work environment? We might have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Summer Trainee, Security Testing to join our Product Security team in Hyvinkää/Espoo, Finland. As a Security Testing Trainee, you will be working with security testing tools and processes to help improve the security posture of our products and applications.

Your daily responsibilities include for example:

• Running and analysing security tests using industry-standard tools
• Supporting the team in tool adoption and integration into development workflows
• Helping maintain and update security testing environments and documentation

You will work closely with your team members who help you get started and support you in your day-to-day activities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your cooperation skills and network with the best talents of your industry. The job is located in Hyvinkää/Espoo, Finland, with the possibility to work partly remotely.

Why join Konecranes?  

At Konecranes, you will get to develop your professional skills and apply your academic knowledge in practise. As a Security Testing Trainee, you will gain meaningful work experience in versatile security testing tasks, Secure development practices, and develop your skills in an international environment, interacting with a variety of Products. At Konecranes, we want to foster an environment where people enjoy their work, feel respected and trusted, and are provided with challenging and interesting responsibilities. Does this sound like something you would appreciate? Check out below what kind of talent we are looking for and apply soon.

What kind of talent are we looking for?

This role is ideal for a Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or Software Engineering student who is eager to learn more about security testing and tool adoption. You are welcome to Konecranes as yourself, but we especially value your good teamwork skills, hard-working attitude, and enthusiasm for developing yourself. Our work environment is highly international, so proficiency in English and the courage to work in an international work environment are important.

Requirements:

• Academic background in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related fields (preferably 2nd–4th year studies)
• Understanding of basic security concepts, vulnerability scanning, or secure coding principles from your studies or working life
• Basic knowledge of security testing tools (e.g., BlackDuck, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or similar)
• Ability to read and understand application logs and error messages for troubleshooting
• Interest in automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for security testing tasks
• Earlier work experience in similar tasks is seen as beneficial

Interested?

Please submit your Summer Trainee application by 22.2.2026, at the latest, via Apply -link below. We will start screening applications already during the application period so apply as soon as possible.  For further information about the role, please contact Julia Lund, Recruiter via e-mail (julia.lund(at)konecranes.com)

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