Intern - Cybersecurity

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to join our Cybersecurity team for a six-month internship.

The Cybersecurity Intern will work closely with members of the Cybersecurity team and assist with recurring operational activities, reporting, monitoring, and security improvement initiatives. The successful candidate is not expected to be an experienced cybersecurity professional; however, they should have a strong interest in cybersecurity, basic technical knowledge, a willingness to learn, and good attention to detail.

The internship will provide exposure to cybersecurity technologies and processed used within a professional enterprise environment.

Competencies

• Integrity and Brand Promotion: RPIA’s reputation is built on its professional staff. You are expected to act with integrity and to further RPIA’s reputation in all your actions.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills are required for this position.

• Teamwork: You will be part of an experienced and professional team of research, execution, quantitative and structuring portfolio managers. Working in unison with your teammates is critical to success.

• Operational Excellence: Knowledge of ethical standards and control principles with the confidence to uphold RPIA's control and service standards

• Creative problem solving: Look for optimal and creative ways to solve business problems, able to think outside of the box

Key Responsibilities

Security Awareness & Phishing

• Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of cybersecurity awareness initiatives, including Security Awareness Month.

• Help develop cybersecurity awareness communications, educational materials, and employee engagement activities.

• Assist with the initial review of employee-reported phishing and malicious emails.

• Review phishing submissions using available security tools and processes and escalate suspicious or higher-risk cases to Cybersecurity team members.

• Help maintain records and reporting related to phishing and security awareness activities.

Cybersecurity Governance, Metrics & Reporting

• Assist with collecting, validating, and maintaining Cybersecurity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supporting data.

• Help keep Cybersecurity dashboards and reporting current.

• Identify opportunities to improve the quality, consistency, and usefulness of cybersecurity reporting.

• Assist with identifying additional metrics that could provide useful visibility into cybersecurity activities and risk.

• Support opportunities to automate recurring KPI and reporting activities where appropriate.

• Assist with documentation and other cybersecurity governance activities as required.

Security Operations Support

• Assist with the initial review and triage of lower-complexity cybersecurity alerts and incidents.

• Gain hands-on exposure to security monitoring technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel.

• Perform basic investigation and information gathering following established procedures and guidance from Cybersecurity team members.

• Escalate incidents requiring deeper technical investigation or response.

• Help maintain appropriate documentation related to security alerts and investigations.

The level of involvement in security incident triage will depend on the successful candidate’s technical knowledge and progress during the internship.

Endpoint Security, Intune & Compliance

• Assist with endpoint security and compliance activities for corporate laptops and mobile devices.

• Support activities within Microsoft Intune and related endpoint management and security technologies.

• Review security and vulnerability scan results and help identify outdated or vulnerable software.

• Assist with tracking and remediation of identified endpoint security issues.

• Support software deployment updates and related endpoint configurations.

• Assist with reviewing and implementing endpoint security configuration settings and compliance controls.

• Help investigate endpoint compliance issues and maintain supporting documentation.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to collaborate closely with software engineers and end users, gaining hands-on experience with a modern front-end stack, data analytics, and AI-assisted development practices.

• Exposure to institutional asset management and fundraising strategies.

• Mentorship from experienced Software Engineers.

• Development of analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a college or university program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Basic understanding of general IT and cybersecurity concepts gained through coursework, labs, projects, or other learning experiences

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Additional Information

• Position Type: Temporary - 12 months

• Work Location: Toronto

• To learn more about life at RPIA, visit https://rpia.ca/

• Read our firm’s magazine, Voices of RPIA: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/859829658/

• This is to fill an open vacancy

• Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of this recruitment initiative

• Compensation Range: $4,000/month

RPIA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™. What sets us apart?

• Exceptional single and family benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance plus additional Health Care Spending and Wellness credits.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing extended to all family members in your household.

• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through:

• Cross-functional Mentorship Program

• Internally curated Leadership Skills training program

• Community outreach and monthly social events organized through our volunteer-led committees.

RPIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe in the power of diversity of thought, and we aspire to have an inclusive workplace that mirrors the fabric of our community. We strongly encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to providing an accessible and equitable application and hiring process and will make accommodations should you require it at any point. We encourage you to connect with us at hr@rpia.ca if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Our culture is defined by our six core values: Client-First, Innovation, Excellence, Partnership, Integrity, and Giving back. Our clients often say the outstanding service we deliver is as important to them as the returns we achieve for them. With over 135 employees and approximately $21 billion in assets under management for a broad investor base of institutions and private clients, we proudly remain privately owned by employees who invest alongside our clients.