Information Security Intern

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Our IT Cybersecurity family is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join us for an 8 month internship at our Toronto office.

The successful student will report to the Chief Information Security Officer to support on multiple security initiatives in order to protect the business against threats, including Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Risk assessment and Threat management.

With offices in Toronto, Vancouver and New York, our office spaces were designed to provide a sustainable, healthy workplace that increases collaboration. Features include Greenguard furniture, EnergyStar appliances, low-emitting adhesives, sealants, and sliding glass doors on internal offices provide daylight and views to the outside.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Information Security Officer on organizing metrics and reports on multiple indicators such as Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, IAM, and risk assessment.
• Review risks with risk owners and support on reassessing the risks.
• Work with multiple teams to address vulnerabilities and support on patch prioritization.

Required Skills and Experience:

• The successful candidate should have completed 2 years of a Bachelor's or college diploma in Computer Science, or equivalent working experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge on information security within the Prevent, Detect and Respond domains, and the following topics: Vulnerability detection lifecycle, Identity and Access lifecycle and management, redundancy concepts.
• Understand usage and applicability of the following systems: Active Directory, SIEM, AV/EDR, IPS, vulnerability scanners.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment and maintain full productivity.
• Able to work full time hours (40 hours) on the start date and for the agreed work term.
• Communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Must be highly analytical and detail-oriented, with organizational skills to manage assigned work to completion.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrate knowledge on the following topics, in addition: Security Operations, Incident Handling and Response, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Business Impact Assessment.
• Understand usage and applicability on the following systems, in addition: GRC solutions, NIST top 20 controls, OWASP Top 10, ISO27001.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, Canadian Controlled Goods Program, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible, or able to obtain authorization, for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at Hitachi Rail Careers.

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