Intern, Cyber Security
Edmonton, AB · Hybrid
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, as the Cyber Security Intern, you will support the ... developing, testing, and implementing solutions. What you will bring to the role Education:
Intern, Cyber Security
Edmonton, AB · Hybrid
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, as the Cyber Security Intern, you will support the ... developing, testing, and implementing solutions. What you will bring to the role Education:
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Full-time
Posted 18 days ago
Job description
A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter - we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
One Temporary (Up to 12 Months) Full Time Position.
Are you looking for valuable hands-on experience to develop critical skills for a career in the exciting world of Cyber Security?
Capital Power is currently seeking an innovative and motivated individual to join our IS Cyber Security team!
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, as the Cyber Security Intern, you will support the operation of Capital Power's cyber security infrastructure. This includes participating in daily operational tasks (including monitoring health, incident management, change management, patching, security reviews, and incident investigations, etc.) In this role, you are expected to have strong documentation skills, attention to detail, effective time management, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, great interpersonal skills, adherence to industry best practices, and understand what systems are critical to Capital Power.
You will contribute to our team by
Providing support services for IS Cyber Security and collaborating closely with our internal teams and managed service providers.
Supporting sophisticated and diverse set of cyber security hardware, services, and processes for multiple business areas.
Ensuring team provides highly adaptable and customer-focused support services for all Capital Power business units, including support for the Service Desk.
Participating in appropriate security reviews for key systems and vendors.
Providing support services that meets outlined "Service Level Agreements" in this highly sophisticated environment.
Providing input into decisions within the cyber security team - ensuring standard methodology is followed.
Participating in the investigation and resolution of cyber security events.
Applying appropriate troubleshooting / investigative skills and ensuring best-practice steps are followed in developing, testing, and implementing solutions.
What you will bring to the role
Education:
Diploma/Degree in Computing Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems.
Enrollment in or recent completion of the NAIT Cybersecurity Post Diploma Certificate Program will be an asset.
Experience:
Experience with Operating Systems, TCP/IP networks and basic Cybersecurity concepts.
Hands-on trouble shooting of application and network issues using logs and common tools.
Experience working in a corporate environment as a member of a team would be an asset but not a requirement.
Technical Skills:
Common networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS and TLS.
Knowledge of Active Directory and Windows Domains.
Experience with scripting is considered an asset.
Understanding of cloud services and data governance as it relates to cyber security.
Self-motivated, organized, customer focused, detail-oriented, and effective communicator.
Problem solving, results driven and action-oriented when working on assigned tasks.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid Office/Work from home position.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application atwww.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contactingcareers@capitalpower.com.
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.