Threat Management Intern

Threat Management Intern

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.
 

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Leader, Threat & Vulnerability Management, you will get to work with a world-class team responsible for proactive security, serve a support role in the Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management capabilities, and support Interac’s business and products. In this role you can expect a heavy focus on analysis, investigation and staying up-to-date of evolving threats, security trends and technologies.

You’ll be responsible for:  

• Learning about the cybersecurity industry, relevant threats and events, and Interac’s role in the Canadian financial ecosystem.

• Maintaining an awareness of evolving threats, emerging trends, and advancements in technologies, and how they can influence the organization’s threat landscape.

• Conducting comprehensive analyses and research on threats and vulnerabilities to inform and influence decision-making processes.

• Leading investigations with an insatiable appetite and dedication to learning, employing critical thinking approaches to uncover insights and solve complex problems.

You bring:  

• Passion for the cybersecurity industry and a strong desire to learn

• Desire to keep up with latest developments in cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies

• Foundational cybersecurity or networking technical experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)

• Figure it out mentality, taking initiative to identify and creatively solve complex problems

• Attention to detail. Nothing is too small or insignificant

• Communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to listen actively, articulate ideas clearly, and convey information effectively

• Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a creditable Canadian institution with a focus on Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Engineering & Security, Computer Science

• In possession of or working towards: SANS GIAC GCLD / GCDA / GCIA, Comptia CySa+, or other comparable cyber security certification

• Although not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following:

  • Scripting or software development experience is nice to have

  • Cloud experience

  • GoC Security Clearance (reliability at a minimum)

  • Business related experience

  • Experience with ticket management platforms (JIRA, ServiceNow), SIEM tools (Splunk, Qradar), EDP tools (Cortex), other security-related toolsets (Microsoft Defender, ProofPoint, Tenable, Panorama, etc)

Workstyle: Hybrid

Location: Toronto

Term: January to April 2025

Working Days: Monday - Friday

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

• You must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity and to be eligible for Interac internship roles

• You must be currently enrolled in a Canadian 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:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work.  Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values:  They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you