Co-op/Intern Application Security Analyst

Kinaxis

. Identify application-level security risks at each stage of development and ensure risks are assessed and mitigated .

Posted 10/2/2026internshipOttawa • CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$25 - CA$37 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application security, including risk assessment, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices. Proficient in integrating security tools within the software development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures.

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Application Security TestingVulnerability ManagementPenetration TestingSecure CodingCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Secure CodingApplication Security TestingVulnerability ManagementThreat ManagementEthical Hacking TechniquesJavaScriptPowerShellPythonJavaC#

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProactive Feedback Solicitation

Tools & Technologies

NMAPBurp SuiteOWASP ZAPNexposeSonarQubeMetasploitDockerKubernetesJenkins

Industry Keywords

OWASP Top 10DevSecOpsThreat ModelingStatic AnalysisDynamic Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify application-level security risks at each stage of development and ensure risks are assessed and mitigated
Integrate static and/or dynamic code analysis tools into the software development lifecycle
Arrange or conduct vulnerability and penetration tests against defined systems
Monitor application security trends and evolving technologies
Keep senior management informed about application security issues and implications for Kinaxis
Assist with risk assessments, threat modeling, and product security reviews
Review and triage SAST and SCA reports
Work with developers to prioritize and remediate findings
Help maintain and fix issues in CI/CD pipelines
Implement enhancements to in-house custom-built security tools
Partner with Corporate IT, Cloud Services, Product Development, and technology partners to implement security solutions and controls
Gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, threat modeling, static/dynamic analysis, vulnerability management, and offensive security

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of the 2nd year of a Computer Sciences / Computer Engineering program, Cybersecurity or related field
Currently enrolled in full-time education, or recent/upcoming graduate whose graduation date is within 12 months of the placement end date
Ability to work full-time with no interruption for 8 months starting January 2027
Basic knowledge of secure coding, application security testing, ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability management, and threat management
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing tools such as NMAP, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nexpose, SonarQube, and Metasploit
Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, Java, or C#
Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10
Highly adaptable and able to pivot based on business priorities and needs
Proactively solicits feedback to ensure alignment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes and Jenkins would help
Participation in CTFs, security clubs, or open-source contributions would help
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices would help

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs, training, and career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
Hackathons