Graduation Internship Netherland - Cyber Defend

Summary

Our vision? 'To advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft'. Every day, our people are committed to using the latest Microsoft technology to help transform our customers. By combining the breadth of expertise of our talented people and a huge passion for Microsoft, we can help our customers around the world advance in technology and create great experiences and solutions.

Avanade is a global IT consulting firm that brings together people and IT. You’ll join a community of 450 colleagues and 40 interns each year, enjoying a pleasant workplace and opportunities for growth.

This is an open‐topic assignment within Cyber Defence. As a graduate intern, you will work on the hottest topics within Cyber Defence / Cyber Security, using the Microsoft Defender XDR suite, Sentinel Data Lake, and other solutions. You will research and build a business case that demonstrates how organizations can benefit from security solutions that go beyond device monitoring, looking at Identity, Network, and Application Security.

You are a 4th year HBO student or a WO master’s student, available for a graduation internship from 1 September 2026.

• Cyber Defence
• Microsoft Defender suite
• Sentinel Data Lake
• SASE
• CIS Benchmark
• Blue‑team

• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English.
• You are motivated to set up a high‑quality graduation research project.
• You have analytical thinking skills and a critical eye.
• You have the drive to develop innovative solutions for complex issues.
• You enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams.
• You show initiative and take responsibility for defining your research scope.

At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self.

We are committed to your growth, well‑being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.