Junior Cybersecurity Intern, Winter 2027 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

BMO•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$46,200 - CA$85,200•Onsite

About The Position

As a co-op/intern student at BMO, you will have the opportunity to be heard, keep growing and make a difference. You will be part of our campus program to gain the skills and knowledge needed to take on roles similar to the description listed below. Our student experience is designed to integrate you to the BMO team from day one by adding value in the work you do. You will have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the Women in Technology Mentorship Program, BMO Social Squad student-led activities, BMO Academy corporate learning platform, and access to various Employee Resource Groups to further develop your network within BMO. Note: Only students currently enrolled in an academic program and returning to their studies will be considered for Co-op/Internship opportunities. Student who recently graduated are invited to apply to our New Grad opportunities which are available at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/new-grad. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume and an unofficial copy of your academic transcript. By applying for this general posting, you will be considered for a number of different student opportunities across multiple locations. If you are selected to move forward, you will be provided additional information.

Requirements

Motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn.
Experience in information security or with systems and computer operations (e.g. Identity & Access Management, IT operations, Certification & Key Management, Security Platform Administration, Security Incident Response)
Knowledge of information security support and operations concepts, practices, concepts, and technology obtained through formal training and work experience - Good.
Knowledge of information security processes, procedures and controls - Good.
Knowledge of the technical and business environment and the corporate processes and procedures - Good.
Partnering, communication, and negotiation skills to communicate effectively within the team and with technology and business partners - Good.
Understands the scope of complexity that exists in the operating environment and the ways which security platforms impact that environment.
Specialized knowledge.
Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
Organization skills - Good.
Collaboration & team skills - Good.
Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates who have or are pursuing a certification in a related field, with strong preference for information security certifications from a well-recognized institution (e.g. (ISC)2, ISACA, SANS).

Responsibilities

Monitors, restores service, changes, supports and handles day-to-day activities 7/24/365 required to run the mission critical Information Security systems for BMO.
Provides responsive customer service in support of cyber security.
Monitors & maintains security tools and applications.
Creates activity reports for security tools and applications.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives and to support operational activities for Information Security.
Develops an understanding of organizational interactions and complexity to engage with the appropriate matrix areas.
Actions service requests, transactions, queries etc. within relevant service level agreements.
Coordinates and facilitates incident management activities. Includes deploying changes to the production environment and engaging 2rd party providers contracted to the Bank during an incident.
Recommends approaches or changes to streamline and integrates security processes and systems in the organization, while considering Information Security methodology to improve overall efficiency.
Provides technical Information Security subject matter expertise.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen the capability of the Information Security organization at BMO, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development and mentoring employees.
Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities and individual learning.
Ensures consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals.
Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.
Analyzes issues and determines next steps.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.