Security Analyst – 4 months Internship/Coop (Summer 2026)

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what’s possible. Here, you’ll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you’ll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You’ll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you’ll discover how exciting the “real world” can be. 

 
Here, your career will take off 🚀 

We are looking for Security Analyst interns to join 3 of our specialized security teams!  

Depending on your team assignment, here’s what you’ll do here:  

Infrastructure Security Operations 

• Improve and document security processes: contribute to process enhancements, maintain baseline docs/SOPs, ensure controls are up to date via regular audits, and prepare cybersecurity metrics and audit compliance.

• Collaborate across teams: work within sub-teams with scrum masters/product owners on security initiatives; partner with infrastructure to address audit gaps, plan remediation, and communicate effectively.

• Strengthen security posture: stay current on security trends, propose advisory enhancements, assist with disaster recovery planning (documentation, preparation, testing), and develop a comprehensive ransomware response plan.

Cyber Governance, Awareness and Compliance 

• Contribute to updating the control catalog, engaging with team members to challenge and improve existing processes while providing clear insights on implementation decisions. 

• Maintain baseline documentation and SOPs and prepare cybersecurity metrics.  

• Lead security incident response efforts, stay current with evolving security trends, and suggest enhancements for monitoring and advisories. 

What you bring to the table:  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (or Master’s, if applicable) degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• Available to work with us full-time, 35 hours per week, for the Summer 2026 Term (May to August). 

• Must be an active student during your internship and/or returning to school in next Fall 2026 following your internship. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and work effectively across teams and seniority levels, both in person and virtually. 

• Foundational understanding of technology, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001/27002.

• Eagerness to learn and develop skills, particularly in technical areas such as programming (e.g., Python), while having proficient use of essential tools like MS Office. 

• Be bilingual (English and French). Need to interact regularly with colleagues across the country.  

Your career starts here.  Apply today!  

We can’t wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University/College transcript. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)!  

We’re accepting applications now through January 23, 2026. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.  

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.