BayWa r.e.

Working Student OT Security (all genders)

Join BayWa r.e. in Munich as a Working Student OT Security. Support OT security operations, conduct vulnerability assessments, and gain hands-on experience with industrial protocols. Enjoy flexible hours, mobile working, and a modern office with perks like a company restaurant and fitness discounts.
BayWa r.e.
BayWa r.e. Munich, Germany Flexible Internship UTC+01:00

BayWa r.e.

Company Overview

BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group

Munich, Germany

2008

Over 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).

What They Do

BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).

Projects & Track Record

While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).

Working There

BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).

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Job Description

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical exposure to Operational Technology (OT) security while supporting initiatives that strengthen the organization's overall security and compliance posture. As part of a collaborative and technical environment, the role is designed for individuals who are motivated to learn, develop foundational cybersecurity skills, and contribute to meaningful security-related projects.

What You Will Do

  • Support security operations with a focus on technical security assessments, including vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing activities.
  • Assist in identifying and analyzing security vulnerabilities in OT environments.
  • Gain exposure to OT (Operational Technology) systems, including understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC-UA, or similar.
  • Contribute to improving security controls by working closely with IT and engineering teams.
  • Support technical risk analysis and help track remediation of identified issues.
  • Assist in maintaining lightweight security documentation and aligning technical findings with security requirements.
  • Support preparation of basic security reports and dashboards for internal tracking.

What you will need to succeed

  • Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs) and system security fundamentals.
  • Interest or initial exposure to penetration testing, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Nmap, Burp Suite, OpenVAS etc.).
  • Curiosity or interest in OT/industrial security and how IT connects with operational systems.
  • Familiarity with common security concepts (e.g., OWASP Top 10, basic threat scenarios).
  • Basic understanding of ISO 27001 or security frameworks (nice to have, not mandatory).
  • Good communication skills in English; German is a plus.
  • Proactive mindset and willingness to learn in a hands-on technical environment.

What's in it for you?

  • Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
  • Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
  • Mobile working
  • Flexible working hours
  • Modern office atmosphere
  • Company restaurant / Barista bar
  • Discounted Conditions Fitness
  • Discounted Online Shopping

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

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About the role

May 14, 2026

Internship

Company

May 14, 2026

Flexible

Smart Grid

BayWa r.e.

baywa-re.com

  •  Munich, Germany

Currently enrolled student

UTC+01:00

Tags

Cybersecurity · ISO Compliance · Operations Management