Information Security Intern (8-12months)

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Internship Duration: September 2025 to April 2026 or August 2026 (8-12months )

We are currently hiring an Information Security Intern for a summer term position, from September 2025 to April 2026 or August 2026 (8-12months), at our Hitachi Rail office in Toronto.

The successful student will report to the Chief Information Security Officer to support on multiple security initiatives in order to protect the business against threats, including Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Risk assessment and Threat management.

​With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and New York, our office spaces were designed to provide a sustainable, healthy workplace that increases collaboration. Features include Greenguard furniture, EnergyStar appliances, low-emitting adhesives, sealants, and sliding glass doors on internal offices provide daylight and views to the outside.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Chief Information Security Officer on organizing metrics and reports on multiple indicators such as Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, IAM, and risk assessment

• Review risks with risk owners and support on reassessing the risks

• Work with multiple teams to address vulnerabilities and support on patch prioritization

Key Requirements

• The successful candidate should have completed 2 years of a Bachelor's or college diploma in Computer Science, or equivalent working experience

• Demonstrate knowledge on information security within the Prevent, Detect and Respond domains, and the following topics: Vulnerability detection lifecycle, Identity and Access lifecycle and management, redundancy concepts

• Understand usage and applicability of the following systems: Active Directory, SIEM, AV/EDR, IPS, vulnerability scanners

• Communication, negotiation and analytical skills

• Must be highly analytical and detail-oriented, with organizational skills to manage assigned work to completion

• AV/EDR, IPS, vulnerability scanners

• The ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship is essential. At least 2 days a week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understand usage and applicability on the following systems, in addition: GRC solutions, NIST top 20 controls, OWASP Top 10, ISO27001

• Co-op student available for an 8- or 12-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.

• Previous co-op or internship experience is a plus, or relevant school projects may be considered.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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