Cybersecurity Intern

Currently, we are looking to fill the following existing vacancy:

Cybersecurity Intern

• Contract, full-time (35 hours per week) 
• Start date: May 2026 
• Salary: $18.75 – $20.29/hour

• Work Location: 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, Ontario 

The Cybersecurity Intern will support the IT Cybersecurity team in protecting the organization’s information assets and infrastructure. Responsibilities include assisting with monitoring security events, conducting vulnerability assessments, participating in incident response activities, and supporting the implementation of security controls to maintain our Service Level and compliance expectations. This role will provide hands-on experience with diagnostic and security‐tooling platforms, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams on security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring & Triage: Assist in reviewing alerts from SIEM and other security monitoring tools; escalate potential incidents to Analysts according to established criteria.
• Vulnerability Management: Perform vulnerability scans (e.g., Qualys VMDR) on workstations, servers, and network devices; document findings and track remediation progress.
• Incident Response Support: Help maintain incident tickets, gather initial forensic data (log exports, packet captures), and participate in root‐cause analysis under the guidance of senior team members.
• Configuration Reviews: Audit configurations of endpoints, firewalls, and cloud services against security baselines; recommend improvements and help implement approved changes.
• Security Tool Administration: Configure and update security tools (antivirus, EDR, MFA systems) and assist with routine patching and software rollouts.
• Documentation & Knowledge Base: Create and update security playbooks, runbooks, FAQs, and user-friendly guides for both technical staff and end users.
• Security Awareness & Training: Support development and delivery of security awareness content—such as phishing simulations and best-practice reminders—to end users.
• Policy & Compliance Assistance: Gather evidence and help prepare reports supporting internal audits, compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2), and external assessments.
• Project Support: Participate in cybersecurity projects (e.g., Zero Trust pilots, cloud security hardening, identity and access management rollouts).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify emerging security trends from incident data and propose enhancements to processes or tool configurations.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the cybersecurity program.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a University or College program in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems; basic command line skills.
• Exposure to common security tools and frameworks (e.g., vulnerability scanners, SIEM, OWASP Top 10).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and common enterprise applications.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new security technologies and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.

Eligibility requirements:

A student is defined as a person registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year (2024/2025) and intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (2025/2026). As a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory Police Record Check prior to the commencement of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

How to apply:

When emailing your application, please ensure your cover letter, résumé, and any other supporting documents are submitted in one file (preferably MS Word (.docx) or Adobe (.pdf). Please also indicate in your cover letter your preferred method of contact: text, email, or phone call.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

We invite you to submit your application by 4:30pm on Monday, March 23, 2026, to:

Human Resources

County of Northumberland

555 Courthouse Road

Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6
Email: hr@northumberland.ca

Fax: 905-372-3046

Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please e-mail your request to accessibility@northumberland.ca or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327. Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.