About the role#
The IT Information Security Identity & Access Management team is looking for a student to help modernize identity platforms and support our security program. You will work in an agile environment, own projects from start to finish, and contribute to the security of a major pension plan. This is a paid, full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Identity & Access Management and broader Information Security teams.
- Create and improve processes through documentation, scripting, and automation.
- Analyze cloud security posture and alignment with industry best practices.
- Design and enhance automated workflows for identity governance and administration.
- Identify security risks related to identity and implement controls to mitigate them.
- Support the team during IT incident responses.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a recognized co-op program for Computer Science with a specialization in Information or Cyber Security.
- Understanding of cloud security principles for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Knowledge of cloud environments, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity with security monitoring or analysis tools such as SIEM or Azure Sentinel.
- Experience or interest in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 (8 months).
About HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan provides defined benefit pensions to members in the healthcare sector. Established in 1960, the organization serves over 460,000 members across more than 670 employers. It manages assets totaling 123 billion dollars. The company maintains offices in Toronto and London.
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