• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-1126

  Security Operations Centre 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 work with a world-class team of cyber security professionals? Come and join the Information Security group at Interac, and you will have the chance to learn from some of the best - including the team to win first place in the Splunk Boss of the SOC competition.

  The Security Operations Centre Intern will get to work with a world-class team responsible for reactive and proactive security, support the business, and serve a support role in the performance of a number of security capabilities that includes: vulnerability management, penetration testing / vulnerability assessments (internally and client-facing), application security, security operations engineering, and firewall advisory, security incident management, and cybersecurity tooling.

  You're great at...

  • Analysis - being able to research information, understand it, uncover correlations and draw conclusions

  • Investigations - Having an insatiable appetite for learning, discovery and applying a critical thinking approach

  • Communicating, verbally / in writing; You're an excellent listener

  • Attention to detail; Nothing is too small or insignificant

  • Maintaining awareness of evolving threats, trends, and technologies

  • Assisting in information security risk assessment activities

  Who are you?

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

  Must have skills:

  • Strong ability to listen and adapt to constant streams of information

  • Solid understanding of Cybersecurity concepts

  • Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Strong written communication and presentation design skills

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively

  • A strong work ethic, a desire for continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence

  Nice to have skills:

  • GoC Security Clearance (Reliability at a minimum)

  • Performing technical troubleshooting and Security analysis of incidents

  • Identifying and recommending threat containment and eradication actions

  Workstyle: Hybrid*

  Location: Toronto or Ottawa

  Term: May - August 2024

  Duration: Monday - Friday

  *Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity

  PLEASE NOTE: to be eligible for Interac internship roles, you must be currently enrolled in a 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:

  • 5-year employment verification;
  • Canadian criminal record check;
  • Education verification;
  • Canadian ID cross-check;
  • Public safety verification; and
  • Credit inquiry
  • 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

• About the company

  Interac is a Canadian interbank network that links financial institutions and other enterprises for the purpose of exchanging electronic financial transactions.

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