Information Security and Compliance Analyst Intern

Interac Corp.•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$23 - CA$25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Information Security Office (BISO) falls under the Infrastructure and Operations Business unit (I&O). The intern will report directly to the Business Information Security Officer and will assist the BISO by participating in all activities of the group, which covers Operational/Information Security, Privacy, IT Compliance, Audit and Assessments, Risk Management, and Security Awareness Training. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of teams across Interac, supporting the critical infrastructure that Canadians rely on each day.

Requirements

Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a creditable Canadian institution with a focus on Computer Science, Information or Cyber Security, Information Business Systems, or someone who understand processes or Information Assurance (or a related discipline)
Experience in supporting risk reporting activities. You contribute to ongoing efforts by analyzing data, generating insightful reports, and assisting in the assessment of risk factors
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You effectively promote information security awareness and articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
Eagerness to learn new concepts and technologies, with a drive to stay updated with industry trends and advancements
Have strong technical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
You demonstrate proficiency in managing complex tasks and maintaining high standards of accuracy
Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (formula writing, CSV support, pivot tables), PowerPoint and Visio

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or previous experience with Power BI

Responsibilities

Promoting information security awareness within Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) teams and other key business units
Conducting analysis and reporting on operational and information security risks within Infrastructure and Operations (I&O)
Reporting and monitoring of high value metrics for: risk mitigation, IT controls, and exception filings using internal tools.
Escalating any security, privacy incidents as appropriate
Supporting the team in creating Monthly Operational Security reports for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Committee (ExCo)
Engaging with teams to capture and assess new risks which will feed into the IT Risk Register owned by the BISO office
Preparing teams for various audit and assessment related activities to ensure compliance