About this role
About the position
The Business Information Security Office (BISO) falls under the Infrastructure and Operations Business unit (I&O). The intern will report directly to the Business Information Security Officer and will assist the BISO by participating in all activities of the group, which covers Operational/Information Security, Privacy, IT Compliance, Audit and Assessments, Risk Management, and Security Awareness Training. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of teams across Interac, supporting the critical infrastructure that Canadians rely on each day.
Responsibilities
• Promoting information security awareness within Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) teams and other key business units
• Conducting analysis and reporting on operational and information security risks within Infrastructure and Operations (I&O)
• Reporting and monitoring of high value metrics for: risk mitigation, IT controls, and exception filings using internal tools.
• Escalating any security, privacy incidents as appropriate
• Supporting the team in creating Monthly Operational Security reports for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Committee (ExCo)
• Engaging with teams to capture and assess new risks which will feed into the IT Risk Register owned by the BISO office
• Preparing teams for various audit and assessment related activities to ensure compliance
Requirements
• Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a creditable Canadian institution with a focus on Computer Science, Information or Cyber Security, Information Business Systems, or someone who understand processes or Information Assurance (or a related discipline)
• Experience in supporting risk reporting activities. You contribute to ongoing efforts by analyzing data, generating insightful reports, and assisting in the assessment of risk factors
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You effectively promote information security awareness and articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Eagerness to learn new concepts and technologies, with a drive to stay updated with industry trends and advancements
• Have strong technical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• You demonstrate proficiency in managing complex tasks and maintaining high standards of accuracy
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (formula writing, CSV support, pivot tables), PowerPoint and Visio
Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity or previous experience with Power BI
Benefits
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Monthly intern socials
• Convenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station
• Interac learning bootcamp