IT Co-op Student, Security
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).
Summary
Co-op student investigates security incidents, audits controls, and maintains SIEM logs to protect company systems and data.
Responsibilities
- Provides support related to security incidents escalated from the IT Service Desk or other internal support departments as well as Managed Detection and Response Tool.
- Investigation of issues including but not limited to: Malware infections, data leakage, internal/external network abuse, SPAM/Email Viruses, Phishing attempts, IPS/IDS Alerts.
- Document, audit and validate security controls.
- Validate and maintain accuracy of SIEM system log & Netflow sources.
- Participate in weekly SIEM tuning calls with Managed Security Services provider.
- Auditing systems for abuse (Web Filtering, Network Bandwidth, etc.)
- Develop and maintain documentation and procedures of network security systems.
- Recommend security enhancements to systems and devices.
- Work with business to understand requirements and needs in a customer-centric environment.
- Work with All Teams to enhance security and risk posture.
- Evangelize the need for security using a “what’s in it for the users” approach.
- Other tasks as necessary.
Education and Certifications
- Post-secondary education in a related field preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of Remote Connectivity (i.e., VPN/Bomgar)
- Strong working experience in web-based products and web browsers
- Knowledge of various Windows Operating Systems
- Good phone communication manner
- Customer Service driven
Qualifications
- Good work ethic with focus on producing quality work on time and in line with customer requirements
- Commitment to continuous improvement, and health & safety
- Basic computer skills