Join ourSecurityPractice Programat NN!
This program is dedicated for IT&C Security Master - Cyber Security Master Students from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)
We’reNN Romania, a trusted leader in life insurance and private pensions, committed to helping people protect what matters most and build a confident financial future. ButNN ismore than a financial services company - people come first.
At NN, we believe in putting value in change, especially the kind that helps you grow. A new skill, a fresh perspective, a firstreal challenge they all start when you dare to take one step further.
In the same spirit, AI is embedded in the way we evolve as an organization. Integrating AI capabilities into our roles comes naturally, as part of the transformation that enables better decisions, more efficient processes, and an improved customer experience.
Our Security Practice Programis designed for students who are ready to learn by doing. Ifyou’recurious,motivatedand excited to see how Information Security works beyond presentations or classroom,you’llfind real opportunities to grow with guidance,trustand meaningful work from day one.
Program details
Location:Hybrid (on-site & remote)
Duration280 h
Start date:03.08.2026- 30.09.2026
Application Deadline29.06.2026
This is an unpaid practice program
What are we looking for?
Motivatedmasterstudents with a strong willingness to learn Notyetexperts, but future ones.
Main competencies
Education
Master student at the Academy of Economic Studies
(IT&C Security Master - Cyber Security Master)
🧩Basic technical foundations (exposure is enough)
Understanding of core IT security concepts (CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities)
Basic knowledge of:
Networking (TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS)
Operating systems (Windows / Linux)
Applications and APIs
Introductory familiarity with:
Cryptography concepts
Authentication & authorization
Risk or compliance concepts (nice to have)
Soft skills & mindset (very important)
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Responsibility and respect for confidentiality
Clear communication and teamwork skills
Genuine interest in real-world security, not just theory
Youleverageyour curiosity and automation tools (including AI) to turn change into value and continuously improve how we work.
No prior work experience isrequired
Who we are?
Our Security team helps protect what matters most, from customer and business data to the systems and standards behind them.
We work across teams, functions and borders to manage risk, support secure digitalchangeand make security part of how the business moves forward.
What will you gain?
Hands‑onexposure to enterprise securityapplication security, encryption & data protection, secure architecture principles,risk‑basedsecurity decisions
Understanding how security works in a regulated environment,financial & insurance sector,compliance, audits, and security governance,realconstraintsandtrade‑offs
Practical experience, not simulated labs,working with real teams and real systems,observinghow incidents, risks and controls are handled
Mentorship from senior security professionals,feedback, guidance, and learning support,insight into different security career paths
Strong career foundation,valuable experience for your CVandpotential future opportunities within NN (based on performance and business needs)
Ready to join us?
Ifyou’reready for your next step, your nextchallengeand your next chance to grow,we’dlove to have you on the journey. Apply by 29 Juneand take the first step towards your future career!
Let’smeet! The recruitment process includes:
Application
CV pre-screening conducted by our Talent Attraction Teams
HR&Technicalinterview
Decision
At NN we believe a diverse workforce allows us as a company to better serve our customers. NN Romania employs a variety of nationalities, languages and cultures, and we aim to create an environment where diversity can flourish. We foster a culture that welcomes and respects everyone. NN wants to ensure equal opportunities and rewards for all employees andextendsemployment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
*To apply for this position, you must meet the legal requirements for working in Romania

NN Group is an international financial services company, active in 10 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. We are rooted in the Netherlands and have a rich history spanning 180 years.
With our 16,000 colleagues, NN Group provides retirement services, pensions, insurance, banking and investments to approximately 19 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank, OHRA and Woonnu.
NN Group opened for trading on 2 July 2014 on Euronext Amsterdam under the symbol ‘NN’ after its initial public offering (IPO).
Throughout our history, we have merged, grown and changed, but the core of who we are has remained the same. At NN Group, we put our resources, expertise, and networks to use for the well-being of our customers, the advancement of our communities, the preservation of our planet, and for the promotion of a stable, inclusive, and sustainable economy.
Our purpose is to help people care for what matters most to them. Because what matters to them matters to us.