Cybersecurity Trainee

2 months ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Aliaxis Full time

Aliaxis is a prominent provider of integrated thermoplastic piping solutions across North America. Our vision is to foster a sustainable future by ensuring reliable access to water and energy.

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to be based in our office, reporting directly to the Regional Cybersecurity Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cooperative student to engage in projects aimed at identifying, safeguarding, detecting, and responding to emerging threats to our organization's data, applications, infrastructure, communication, and operational technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automating incident response procedures for alerts generated by our security operations center.
  • Collaborating with regional IT services to ensure comprehensive understanding and adherence to standards and policies.
  • Overseeing policies, defining exceptions, providing support, and resolving issues related to security tools such as web proxies.
  • Assisting in the development of our training and awareness program for all end users, emphasizing IT operational discipline and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Assessing compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines across various cybersecurity and privacy domains.
  • Documenting guidelines and procedural instructions specific to cybersecurity operations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Recent graduate or current master's student in computer security or a related discipline.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity operations.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management.
  • Knowledge of network security principles.
  • Experience with secure software development lifecycle.
  • Insight into web application and API security.
  • Awareness of database security practices.
  • Proficiency in Windows server security.
  • Knowledge of identity and access management.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure and Microsoft 365).
  • Understanding of operational technology and industrial control systems.

Aliaxis is dedicated to accommodating the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the interview process, providing appropriate accommodation measures to qualified candidates upon request. Candidates involved in the Aliaxis employment selection process may request accommodation measures. Please reach out to the HR department for additional information.