Cyber Defense Operations Intern (SOC) – Hybrid Toronto

tmx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TMX in Toronto is seeking a capable Student Intern to join the Information Security Office as a Junior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Intern. You will work with the SOC team to monitor threats, analyze events, and assist with incident response while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic security environment.

The role emphasizes scripting, data reporting, and documentation, with a hybrid work pattern (2-3 days in the office) and a January 2027 start date through April 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed your first year of an undergraduate degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Geopolitical Studies, Ethics, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Foundational understanding of core information security principles, including network security, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), operating systems (Windows, Linux), IAM, and common attack vectors
• Familiarity with security concepts and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and EDR tools
• Basic scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Highly teachable, collaborative team player with proactive mindset in fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide essential day-to-day administrative and operational support to the SOC and Security Engineering teams
• Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and triage of security events across SIEM/EDR and logs
• Research emerging cyber threats and mitigation techniques
• Support security tool lifecycle management, patching schedules, and upgrade roadmaps
• Contribute to initial incident triage and root-cause analysis
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine security workflows
• Gather data and generate KPIs for leadership insights
• Review and update standard operating procedures and security docs

Skills

Analytical skills

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Security concepts

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Cloud platforms

Job description

TMX in Toronto is seeking a capable Student Intern to join the Information Security Office as a Junior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Intern. You will work with the SOC team to monitor threats, analyze events, and assist with incident response while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic security environment.

The role emphasizes scripting, data reporting, and documentation, with a hybrid work pattern (2-3 days in the office) and a January 2027 start date through April 2027.