Security Consultant Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Google; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Google, through Mandiant, offers a cybersecurity internship in Canada for 12 weeks. The role targets students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Info Security, or related fields and requires programming/scripting experience.

The program emphasizes incident response, threat intelligence, and enterprise security program development. Interns work full-time during the break period, with compensation aligned to market standards and no guaranteed bonus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Info Security, or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity fundamentals, protocols, or IR environments.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (Python, C/C++, Go, Bash, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Guide and mature cybersecurity programs and tools for clients.
• Assess client needs and design security solutions with clear value communication.
• Implement and evaluate security controls in client environments.
• Interface with clients to address concerns and drive issue closure.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to resolve security issues.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Programming experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Info Security

Tools

Python

C/C++

Go

Bash

SQL

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Project, lab, or coursework experience in cybersecurity fundamentals, network protocols, or investigative/incident response environments.
• Experience with programming or scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Go, Bash, or SQL).

Preferred qualifications:

• Currently attending a degree program in Canada and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
• Experience in one or more security disciplines: SOC analysis, threat hunting, malware analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, red teaming, or vulnerability research.
• Familiarity with fundamentals of operating systems, including Linux, macOS, or Windows.

About the job

Mandiant has been at the forefront of cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence since 2004. Our incident responders are on the frontlines of the world’s most complex breaches. We have a deep understanding of existing and emerging threat actors, including their rapidly changing tactics, techniques, and procedures.

We ensure the long-term success of our clients by providing talented, passionate, and specialized security expertise. Our Mandiant Security Consultants partner with clients to evaluate, create, develop, improve, and mature information security operations and programs. By utilizing the latest industry standards and combining experience and knowledge gained from Incident Response, Intelligence, and Managed Defense practices, we are able to develop defense forward information security programs for our clients.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Canada: $82800 (CAD) + 0% bonus target

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on building and/or maturing cybersecurity programs and the implementation of tools and technologies used for enterprise security.
  
• Evaluate client needs, coordinate design for a solution, and clearly communicate the value proposition of complex and highly technical subjects.
  
• Implement and/or assess existing security controls.
  
• Interface with clients to address concerns, issues, or escalations. Track and drive to close any issues that impact the service and its value to clients.
• Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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