We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What you'll be doing CIBC’s Advanced Threat Detection team is hiring an Information Security Coordinator Co-op. As a Co-op in this department, you will assist with developing and refining cyber threat detection techniques to enhance overall security posture, working with other Threat Hunters. The role involves executing threat hunts using established methodologies, collaborating on the development of hunt scenarios and communicating findings, analyzing security events and logs to identify potential threats, and validating detection techniques to improve accuracy. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of detection infrastructure through process improvements and automation. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. Important We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role. Recruitment timeline: Applications review – May; Interviews – May/ June; Offers – June/ July Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document This is a 4 month co-op opportunity. How you'll succeed Threat Hunting – Through the use of various security tools and intelligence feeds, you will build detection content, identify and assess cyber threats. Technical Skills – You will leverage scripting and automation for continuous improvements and enhancements of threat detection capabilities. Communication Skills – You will package and communicate threats and associated detection techniques to other team members for collaborative problem solving and knowledge sharing. Organization Skills - You will need to have organization and planning skills sufficient to schedule, organize and carry out work assignments and independently adjust work schedules accordingly. Learning agility - You have a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. Flexibility and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities are an asset. Who you are You are drawn to cyber security. You have an interest in the various aspects of cyber security and risk. You’re currently enrolled in a post-secondary Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related program. You're technologically savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. Experience with automation, Python, PowerShell, and/or Jupyter Notebooks is an asset. You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. You enjoy problem solving. You enjoy being presented with problems or issues and working with a team to find innovative solutions. You have strong organization skills. Your time management skills are strong and you are able to prioritize competing priorities to ensure successful outcomes. Knowledge of Jira or confluence is preferred, but not a necessity. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. What CIBC Offers At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. Subject to program terms and conditions What you need to know CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. Expected End Date 2025-12-19 Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 17th Floor Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Cybersecurity, Information Security At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.
