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Information Security Intern

As one of Canada's most trusted brands, security is critical to our success - that's why Interac operates by a Security First mandate, which ensures security is at the forefront of our thinking across the organization.

The Information Security team plays a critical role in protecting the Canadian payment ecosystem through top tier, best-in-class cybersecurity technology and tooling, in protecting Interac’s information, assets and people.

This role would allow a student to dive into a world of information security, participate in cyber security activities in a real work environment in a team of experts. You’ll be able to touch technologies used in real organizations, such as SIEM solutions, AV tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF and other.

You're great at...

• Identity and Access Management

• Vulnerability Management and Governance Risk and Compliance

• Data analytics

• Collaboration and working with a team

• Knowledge in Cyber Security

• Microsoft Office Suite

Who are you?

• A cyber security program student desiring to acquire work experience in one of the best companies in Canada

• preferably in 3rd-4th year

Must have skills:

• An analytics mindset

• Attention to detail

• Spreadsheet management

Nice to have skills:

• Experience with ticketing applications like ServiceNow and Jira

• Familiar with Information Security Control Policies and industry standards

• Experience in IAM/PAM solutions like Sailpoint, Saviynt, CyberArk

• Experience in advancing continuous improvement agendas including process documentation

• Experience with IS Risk Management/ Risk Assessment and GRC Tooling

• Experience with TPRM

Workstyle: Remote

Location: Remote

Duration: January - April 2024

*Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity

PLEASE NOTE: to be eligible for Interac internship roles, the candidate must be currently enrolled in a post secondary academic institution.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• 5-year employment verification;
• Canadian criminal record check;
• Education verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• Public safety verification; and
• Credit inquiry