Disclaimer: This position is unpaid. If you are applying for a co-op, please confirm from your college prior to submitting your application.

• Test the organization software, firewalls and firmware for vulnerabilities 
• Enhance the security system on a continuous basis 
• Identify and define system security requirements 
• Analyze security systems  
• Find cost- effective and efficient solution to cyber security complications 
• Develop best practices and security standards for the organization 
•  Ability to assist the team members with cybersecurity, software, hardware or IT requirements 
• Monitor and investigate security breaches 
• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information 
• Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs 
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols 
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices 
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks 
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents 
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement 

• 1-2 years of minimum experience in the cyber security / volunteering and internships are also considered 
• Certifications of such as CISSP or CISM is an asset  
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems 
•  Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer 
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc 
• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools 
• Experience with MS Teams a plus 

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise 
• Fluent in English and French 
• Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security 
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols 
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols 
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure 
• Knowledge of Office 365 

• Disaster recovery test results 
• Mean time to patch 
• Risk assessment scoring 
• Virus infection activity (real time notification) 
• Monitoring and response 
• Access management 

• Should be detail oriented  
• Must be curious and perceptive, seeking out potential weaknesses 
• Natural ability to work under pressure 
• Must be a continuous learner to invent solutions 
• Should be patient and persistent with the dynamic problems 

• Training (Office 365, Cyber Security, and the virtual environment)
• Mentoring and Coaching in the area of volunteer work
• Reimbursement of exam fees when successfully earned the pre-approved professional certification (certain conditions applies)
• Fixable hours and Working Virtually
• Able to obtain a reference letter from ENCADE on the hours reported in approved time-sheet
• Regular appraisal evaluations of skills with suggestions for improvements
• This volunteer work / internship can be reflected on academic credits whenever applicable and accepted by the educational institution
• Addition to the PDUs of the project management certification requirement

• 10 Hours a week minimum
• Weekly time sheet reporting
• Display a positive and respectful attitude
• Work with honesty and integrity
• Represent the organization in a responsible manner
• Take initiative
• Perform their jobs to a reasonable, acceptable standard
• Deliver results
• Maintain good attendance
• Be dependable and responsible
• Be a good team player
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner, even when off duty
• Follow set policies and procedures when dealing with problems or issues