Information Security Intern
About The Position
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives. Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments. As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Requirements
- 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
- Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
- Comparable cyber security certification
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Scripting or software development experience
- Cloud experience
- 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)
Responsibilities
- 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
- Creating reports as needed to communicate and disseminate threat intelligence effectively
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Monthly intern socials
- Convenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station
- Interac learning bootcamp
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
