Cybersecurity Student assisting in day-to-day security operations and project security reviews. Collaborating on cybersecurity strategy and maintaining awareness of security technologies and threats.
Responsibilities
Maintain awareness of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies, threats, and defensive techniques, including cloud security, identity protection, and endpoint security.
Research, document, and help promote awareness of security trends, threat landscapes, and best practices, with a focus on how they impact enterprise and cloud-based environments.
Assist in supporting and maintaining the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, governance framework, policies, procedures, and security standards.
Collaborate with business and technical partners to improve overall understanding of cybersecurity risks and controls.
Assist with basic security monitoring tasks like reviewing low‑risk alerts, learning how to identify false positives, and helping analysts document observations.
Support cybersecurity documentation and research by updating procedures, gathering information on emerging threats, and summarizing security best practices for the team.
Help with administrative and operational tasks such as organizing security logs, maintaining inventory or access lists, and assisting with governance or compliance activities.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Foundational knowledge or hands-on experience in IT or cybersecurity domains.
Familiarity with security analytics, monitoring, or reporting tools (e.g., SIEM concepts, dashboards, logs, alerts, or security metrics) is an asset.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.
Demonstrated self-motivation, curiosity, and a passion for learning new cybersecurity tools, techniques, and technologies.
Benefits
Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.
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