About the role#
As a Security Analyst Intern, you will join the Security and Privacy team to help protect company systems, data, and customers. This role provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations within a B2B SaaS healthcare environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals on initiatives related to security operations, governance, risk management, and compliance.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and triage alerts from security tooling and investigate suspicious activity.
- Support incident response by analyzing events, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
- Track and drive remediation of vulnerabilities across cloud and application environments.
- Assist in reviewing AWS security configurations to improve cloud security posture.
- Collect and organize evidence for compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and HITRUST.
- Support identity and access reviews to ensure proper access levels.
- Participate in vendor security reviews to assess third-party risks.
- Maintain and improve internal security documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures.
- Assist with phishing simulations and internal security awareness initiatives.
- Build dashboards or reports to track security metrics and operational health.
- Research new security threats and defensive techniques for SaaS platforms.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to improve security.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong curiosity for cybersecurity and how modern cloud platforms are secured.
- Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, authentication, and common vulnerabilities.
- Experience working in Linux environments and using scripting languages like Python.
- Interest in automation and improving security workflows through code.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate problems and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong communication skills in both French and English.
- English fluency is required.
- Grit, ownership, and persistence when tackling unfamiliar problems.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Git, or modern development workflows is a plus.
- Participation in CTF competitions, HackTheBox, TryHackMe, bug bounty programs, or open-source projects is encouraged.
- Relevant certifications such as Security+, Network+, eJPT, or AWS Cloud Practitioner are considered an asset.
Location & details#
- This internship is for the Winter 2027 term.
- The role is based in Montréal, Quebec.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- We operate on a hybrid model with two set in-office days per week.
About AlayaCare
AlayaCare builds cloud-based software for the home health care industry. The platform provides tools for clinical documentation, back office management, and mobile care worker coordination. Founded in 2014, the company maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees. It operates internationally with offices in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
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