Tech Program - Cyber OT Madrid - October 2026

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Job Summary: KPMG is seeking engineering students with an interest in industrial cybersecurity and OT networks for a program where they will contribute to protecting critical systems against threats. Key Highlights: 1. Develop your career in industrial cybersecurity through real-world projects. 2. Participate in the protection of critical infrastructures and SCADA systems. 3. Learn with industry-specific OT training and tools. Tech Program \- Cyber OT Madrid \- October 2026 **Location:**Madrid, ES, 28046 **Publication Date:** 9 Jun 2026 **Do you define yourself by your talent and vision?** Then you too can make a difference. Join a professional environment that contributes to transforming businesses and society. Achieve your goals, surpass your limits, and join a firm that goes beyond professional services. **Because making a difference is not just something we say. It’s what we do.** **Develop your career with us.** **Tech Program – KPMG \| OT / ICS Cyber Defense Practice** Are you interested in industrial cybersecurity, the protection of critical infrastructures, and defending OT/ICS environments against real threats? Join KPMG’s *Tech Program* in Madrid within the *OT Security* team, where we contribute to protecting industrial networks, SCADA systems, and critical equipment against increasingly sophisticated attacks. We are looking for undergraduate engineering students—industrial, computer science, or related fields—with an interest in security applied to industrial technology and OT networks. **When and how will the selection process take place?** The process will be conducted in person in early **July 2026**. We seek students who will begin their final year of undergraduate or master’s studies in September and who wish to develop professionally in this area. **What kind of projects will you participate in?** You will participate in hands-on industrial cybersecurity activities such as: OT risk analysis and vulnerability identification in ICS environments. Supporting industrial network hardening and segmentation projects (ISA/IEC 62443, Purdue Model). Basic monitoring of events and alerts from OT/ICS monitoring platforms (OT IDS, industrial SIEM). Industrial asset evaluation (PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA) and configuration analysis. Preparing technical reports and documentation for clients in the industrial, energy, transportation, or manufacturing sectors. **What will you do?** * **In OT Operations**: Review basic alerts from OT/ICS sensors (industrial IDS, OT network anomalies). Classify and document events following specific OT playbooks. Support incident investigations on segregated networks under senior analysts’ supervision. Contribute to identifying anomalous patterns in industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, S7, OPC…). Collaborate on recommended hardening or segmentation tasks (where applicable and under supervision). * **In OT Analysis and Assessment**: Participate in basic OT security assessments: architecture analysis, asset inventory, PLC/HMI/SCADA configuration reviews. Support development of OT network maps and topologies based on the Purdue Model. Conduct technical OSINT searches to enrich OT threat analysis. * **In Team and Learning**: Participate in internal trainings on ICS/SCADA, Purdue Model, ISA/IEC 62443, OT protocols, etc. Attend team dailies and knowledge-transfer sessions. Learn to use industry-specific OT tools: Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos, or similar platforms. Protocol analysis tools (Wireshark with industrial decoders). **What are we looking for?** * Students pursuing degrees in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines. * Genuine interest in industrial cybersecurity and OT technologies. * Basic knowledge of networks, systems, and security concepts. * Desirable: familiarity with industrial protocols, automation, and control. * Analytical mindset, strong documentation skills, and good written/oral communication. * Advanced English proficiency. * Availability to sign an internship agreement starting October 2026\. * Enthusiasm to learn and grow within a highly specialized environment. **What do we offer?** Internships on real client projects in the industrial and critical sectors. Flexibility to combine with academic studies. Continuous training, internal certifications, and mentoring from senior OT/ICS professionals. Excellent working environment and growth opportunities within the practice. Participation in an international industrial cybersecurity community. **Location:** Madrid **Work Model:** Hybrid **Start Date:** October 2026 **What added value can we provide you?** * A great **work environment**, both inside and outside the office. * International opportunities and a **global** network of contacts. * Continuous training and a personalized **career development plan**. * **Competitive salary** and flexible compensation plan. * **31 working days** of **vacation**. * Your **birthday afternoon off**. * **Flexibility** and possibility of **remote work**. * Access to Kteam, our **well-being platform**, offering services, solidarity initiatives, and promotions. * Benefits may vary for scholarship and/or internship programs. At KPMG, our commitment is to foster workplaces where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and promotion, and providing a work environment free from any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance. Because every individual brings a unique and special value to the firm. Our values make the difference. Make a difference—advance your talent.