Cybersecurity Intern (Summer 2026)

About the Role

The intern will work alongside the Project Cybersecurity Manager to support cybersecurity activities across projects, helping ensure secure design and compliance with company and customer standards. • Execute cybersecurity processes throughout project/product lifecycle, including planning, design, risk assessment, testing, and vulnerability management. • Maintain awareness of industry standards and propose their incorporation into cybersecurity assessments and project development. • Align work with Ground Transportation Systems Cyber Security guidelines and Hitachi Rail policies. • Coordinate specialty engineering consultation services and contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments. • Seek guidance from Project Cybersecurity Manager or Cybersecurity Authority on industry standards and group processes. • Hands‑on real‑world projects with industry talent.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸risk assessment
• ▸vulnerability management
• ▸secure design
• ▸standards integration
• ▸policy alignment
• ▸engineering coordination

What You Bring

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. • Familiarity with cybersecurity architecture, design, risk assessment, and development. • Understanding of project and software development lifecycle and process‑oriented gates. • Strong communication and technical writing skills. • Ability to work 40 hours per week on a hybrid schedule with at least two office days. • Knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001/2, NIST SP 800 series, IEC 62443. • Cybersecurity certification is a plus. • Prior experience in product development, industrial engineering, or industrial control systems.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸cybersecurity
• ▸sdlc
• ▸communication
• ▸iso 27001
• ▸product development

Benefits

The internship program includes a structured onboarding curriculum, a Buddy mentorship program, and hands‑on real‑world projects with industry experts. Interns also enjoy paid vacation, networking opportunities such as AMA sessions with executives, and a variety of social events including coffee breaks, holiday parties, and sports tournaments. • Available for an 8–16 month co‑op term with continued coursework after the internship. • Paid internship ($23‑$30 CAD/hour) with paid vacation. • Hybrid work model (40 hrs/week, minimum two days onsite). • Mentorship through Buddy Program and structured onboarding curriculum. • Access to networking events, AMA sessions with executives, and various social activities.

Work Environment

Hybrid