Synopsis of the role At Equifax, the Summer 2025 Information Security a 15-week co-op program, is a gateway to full-time career paths for current university students who are currently pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree. The program provides meaningful projects with direct impact on our business as well as exposure to senior leaders and opportunities to network. This Information Security Analyst Co-op is responsible for coordinating in support of the local security team and global relationships with IT, Legal and the business as a whole with regard to policies, standards, procedures and the advancement of the security posture and maturity as a whole as well as enabling built in security with applications and products supporting Equifax Canada’s business. As part of the Canadian Information Security Team, you assist in improving the information security posture with respect to delivering services to customers and consumers within Canada for understanding the key assets and processes. The 15 week co-op program runs from May 6th, 2025 to August 22nd, 2025. Co ops are required to follow our hybrid onsite policy of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- onsite for the duration of the 15 - week program. Monday and Friday are remote work days. Co ops must be local to the Toronto/ Montreal area and have the ability to commute to our office in Toronto / Montreal based on where the role is. What you’ll do Assist in improving the security posture and tracking the vulnerability management program. Support management of the security exception, risk assessment, new development security assessment and similar security related processes. Provide support to the Information Security Officer responsibilities responsible for technology and corporate development which may include metrics, reporting, and identification of risk. Support evidence collection with regards to various security compliance frameworks including NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC assessments. Collaborate with multiple departments and cross functional teams including, but not limited to, technology, marketing, product development, sales, and data & analytics. Assist with analysis of security control mapping and validation and compliance efficiency improvements. Collaborate with Security Awareness activities, presenting the security program to employees and new hires. Provide counsel and support to employees about Security Policies implementation. What experience you need Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity, Business or equivalent work experience. Good understanding of technical security controls and secure coding standards. Good understanding of application security and cloud security controls (GCP and AWS). Security Training and Awareness, Security Governance, and Security Incident Management knowledge & experience. Knowledge and experience of Information Security Risk and Security governance and understanding of risks in the banking/ financial services sector will be an added advantage. What could set you apart You are open to learning, eager to succeed and are self-motivated. Detail oriented and analytical. You are a team player who thrives in a collaborative and fast paced environment. You are able to work independently and in a team environment. Able to perform diverse tasks that are highly complex, involving multiple steps, systems and jurisdictions. Able to adjust to new and changing environments. Primary Location: CAN-Toronto-5700 Yonge Function: Function - Internships Schedule: Full time At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. Equifax is an Equal Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, protected veteran status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. For US Applicants If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please view our EEO is the Law Declarations, and Nondiscrimination Provision. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or applicant for employment, please contact us by sending an email to GTA@equifax.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Equifax participates in E-Verify and Right to Work (English and Spanish).
