Information Security Analyst, Co-op

Magnet Forensics

. Monitor and triage alerts across SIEM, endpoint, email, identity, and access systems .

Posted 11/10/2026internshipWaterloo • CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$23 - CA$35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in cybersecurity monitoring, incident investigation, and network troubleshooting, with a focus on automation and AI-driven solutions. Proficient in security fundamentals and networking principles, ensuring effective incident response and documentation.

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Cybersecurity FundamentalsNetwork TroubleshootingPython AutomationSIEM ToolsAI/LLM-Based Solutions

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Hard Skills

Incident InvestigationNetwork Performance MonitoringVulnerability TrackingAccess ControlTCP/IPRoutingSwitchingLog AnalysisAutomationData Handling

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SIEMWiresharkPacket TracerJiraVPNLANWANBashPowerShell

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityNetworkingData LeakageAccess ReviewsSecurity ControlsIncident ResponseAI GovernanceThreatsEncryptionAuthentication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and triage alerts across SIEM, endpoint, email, identity, and access systems
Investigate phishing, malware, suspicious logins, and security events
Collect evidence, validate findings, and document investigations
Escalate incidents and coordinate with IT and other teams
Support vulnerability tracking, remediation validation, advisory monitoring, access reviews, account changes, and security controls
Monitor network performance, availability, and connectivity
Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless environments
Assist with switch, router, and network-device configuration
Support network changes and maintain diagrams and documentation
Support segmentation reviews, firewall rule reviews, IPS tuning validation, access-control validation, logging and monitoring reviews, VPN configuration reviews, audit readiness, and evidence collection
Create, update, and close security and network tickets in Jira
Track remediation efforts and improve workflow consistency and documentation quality
Build automations for ticket creation, enrichment, correlation, and deduplication
Develop AI-assisted workflows for triage, summarization, and investigation support
Create templates, prompt patterns, investigation frameworks, and AI safeguards
Evaluate AI limitations and support AI-driven monitoring and operations tooling
Contribute to AI-assisted ticket triage, investigation-quality rubrics, SOC copilots/agents, safe enterprise AI playbooks, and AI governance
Support least-privilege access, scoped data usage, data-handling guidance, and guardrails against data exposure or misuse
Report to the Director, Cyber Security Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled in Cybersecurity, Networking, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related program
Understanding of security fundamentals, including authentication, access control, encryption, and threats
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching
Familiarity with SIEM, Wireshark, Packet Tracer, or similar security/network tools
Basic troubleshooting skills across systems or networks
Python preferred for automation and data handling
Basic Bash or PowerShell knowledge
Comfort working with logs, alerts, or semi-structured data
Experience building or experimenting with AI/LLM-based solutions strongly preferred
Exposure to automation, workflows, or integrations
Interest in applying AI to real operational problems
Understanding of risks such as data leakage or incorrect outputs
Background check required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly pay of $23.33–$35.18 CAD
Hybrid-flexible work arrangement
Learning and development support
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process and work environment
Accommodation available throughout the hiring process