Information Security Co-ordinator Co-op

What You’ll Be Doing

CIBC’s Cyber Operations & Resilience team is an information security team that protects our bank from cyber threats. As an Information Security Coordinator Co-op, you will assist with ensuring that vulnerabilities within CIBC’s environment are identified, tracked, and remediated, triage information security alerts, monitor security events, and investigate potential security incidents by performing research activities. You will also elevate events of interest to senior investigators when appropriate and provide assistance to the investigations team.

• Vulnerability lifecycle management – Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities using scanning tools, the asset management database, and intelligence feeds and engage remediation teams to mitigate risk.
• Threat hunting – Build detection content and assess cyber threats using security tools and intelligence feeds.
• Technical skills – Leverage scripting and automation for continuous improvement of threat detection capabilities.
• Communication – Package and communicate risk advisories, reports, and decks to convey the status of vulnerabilities.
• Organization skills – Schedule, organize, and execute work assignments independently and adjust schedules as needed.
• Learning agility – Demonstrate a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and adaptability to rapidly changing priorities.

• You notice details that others overlook, and your critical thinking informs decision making.
• You interpret data, investigate complex problems, and communicate detailed information meaningfully.
• You are drawn to cyber security and are currently enrolled in a post-secondary Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related program.
• You enjoy problem solving and working with a team to find innovative solutions.
• You have strong organizational and time‑management skills and can prioritize competing priorities.
• Values matter to you; you bring your real self to work and live our values—trust, teamwork, and accountability.

• Competitive compensation, a banking benefit, wellbeing support, and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and our points-based recognition program.
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid arrangement and access to collaborative spaces and technology tools.
• Subject to program terms and conditions.

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel they belong.
• CIBC provides an accessible candidate experience; if you need accommodation, please contact
• CIBC offers clarity in our hiring process; all posted roles are actively recruiting unless otherwise stated.
• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, have a valid work or study permit.
• During recruitment, you may be asked to complete attribute‑based assessments and skills tests such as coding or French proficiency.
• CIBC uses artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process to better understand candidates.

Expected End Date:

Job Location:

Toronto-141 Bay, 15th Floor

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly

Hours:

37.5

Skills:

Automation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Information Technology (IT), Threat Monitoring