Apprenticeship - Defensive Engineer Assistant

WE ARE BETCLIC 

Betclic, European leader in sports betting, is much more than just an online gaming site! Also offering Poker, Horse Racing, and Casino games across various countries and continents, it is an inspiring and forward-thinking company: every day brings new challenges in a modern and dynamic environment. As an influential player in the tech industry, with strong and sustained growth over the years, we believe in innovation through diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to reach their full potential. With our multicultural team, we provide an optimal, safe and responsible gaming experience, powered by cutting-edge technology. 

An apprenticeship at Betclic means stepping straight into the game.
At Betclic, apprentices don't sit on the sidelines. 

From day one, you'll be involved in impactful projects, working alongside experienced teams who will help you grow quickly.
Throughout your journey, you'll take part in events, meetups and initiatives designed to connect the talents of tomorrow with our teams.
And because we truly believe in the potential of the people who join us, some apprentices choose to continue their journey with Betclic after their apprenticeship.

WHY JOIN US? 

At Betclic, success comes from passionate and committed teams. Here's why you'll love working with us: 

An international and creative environment where every project is an opportunity to innovate 

Hypergrowth that brings new challenges and development opportunities every day 

A healthy work-life balance: flexible remote work and workplace well-being are essential pillars for us. 

A unique and friendly atmosphere, with 1,600 employees across 5 countries and our headquarters in Bordeaux 

Are you passionate about sports and tech? Join us and help shape the future of online gaming! 

ENTER THE GAME  

As a member of the Defensive team, you will join the Global Security teams to:

1. Operate cybersecurity threat detection and incident response activities
2. Implement threat engineering, detection mechanisms, and incident response procedures
3. Participate in innovative projects to redesign AI-driven SOC and CSIRT operations

YOUR ROLE WITHIN BETCLIC  

In this role, your main missions will be:

• Monitor security events and alerts accross systems, networks, and applications
• Perform incident response and containment actions
• Develop and maintain detection rules, use cases and alerting mechanisms
• Conduct threat analysis, threat hunting and threat intelligence to identify attacks
• Reduce false positives and optimize detection efficiency
• Automate repetitive tasks end enhance operational efficiency with AI
• Contribute to cybersecurity projects and/or programs

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

We are looking for passionate and curious professionals who bring kindness and a touch of enthusiasm!

This apprenticeship is for you if several of the following apply:

• You have a strong academic background and a solid understanding of systems, networks, cryptography, software development, web and cloud environments.
• You have gained some academic or hands-on experience with defensive or intelligence activities (SOC, CSIRT, OSINT, CTI...) and security tools (SIEM, EDR, XDR, honeypots, NDR...).
• You have a basic understanding of forensic tools and investigation techniques.
• You have explored offensive security techniques and participated in CTF competitions, Bug Bounty programs, or learning platforms (Root-Me, HTB...).
• You are eager to learn about modern IT architectures, including cloud, identity, containers, and related technologies.
• You are enthusiastic about building AI-driven tools for next-generation SOC.
• Finally, you are comfortable working in English and motivated to continuously develop your skills.

WHAT ARE THE RECRUITMENT STEPS? 

If your application is shortlisted, Maxime will contact you within a week for an initial HR screening (30 minutes). Then, you will complete the AssessFirst test (personality, motivation and cognitive reasoning). 

Next, you will meet the Defensive cybersecurity manager. Finally, Maxime will conduct a final HR interview to review your AssessFirst results together. 

The recruitment process usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks to ensure an optimal experience for you. 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? 

✅  25 days of paid leave and 10 RTT days 

 A Ticket Restaurant® card credited with €11 per day (€6 per day funded by Betclic) 

 100% health insurance coverage for you and your children 

 50% reimbursement of public transport costs or an annual sustainable mobility allowance (€230 for commuting with sustainable transport) 

 Hybrid work model 

 Access to a vast training catalog, with opportunities for professional development every year 

 Extraordinary office spaces with a rooftop where you can enjoy sunny breaks with a view of the Cité du Vin 

 Internal events to liven up your daily life 

 On-site sports classes and organized tournaments (Pilates, circuit training, boxing, yoga, futsal, padel, tennis…) 

Apprenticeship or Professionalization Contract starting in September 2026 – Based in Bordeaux

Betclic Group – 117 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 BORDEAUX

All our positions are open to people with disabilities.