About the role#
This co-op role sits within the Cyber Security Operations team, working across security operations, network engineering, and AI-driven automation. You will handle real security alerts, network systems, and operational workflows while building tools that reduce manual effort. This position reports to the Director of Cyber Security Operations.
What you'll do#
- Security Operations: Monitor and triage alerts across SIEM, endpoint, email, and identity systems. Investigate phishing, malware, and suspicious logins while documenting findings for audit readiness.
- Network Operations: Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues across LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless environments. Assist with configuration of switches and routers.
- Network Controls & Audit: Support segmentation reviews, firewall rule tuning, and validation of access controls. Maintain network diagrams and documentation.
- AI & Automation: Build automations to handle ticket creation, enrichment, and correlation. Develop AI-assisted workflows for triage and investigation support. Evaluate AI limitations and implement safeguards to prevent data exposure.
- Governance: Help define data usage policies for AI tools and support least-privilege access models.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related program.
- Understanding of security fundamentals like authentication, encryption, and threats.
- Knowledge of networking basics including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching.
- Familiarity with tools such as SIEM, Wireshark, or Packet Tracer.
- Basic troubleshooting skills and comfort working with logs or semi-structured data.
- Basic Bash or PowerShell knowledge.
- Python for automation and data handling is preferred.
- Experience building AI/LLM-based solutions, automation workflows, or participation in CTFs and technical labs is strongly preferred.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027
- Work Modality: Remote
- Locations: Waterloo or Ottawa, Ontario
- Compensation: $23.33 - $35.18 CAD per hour, based on academic progression and completed work terms.
About Magnet Forensics
Magnet Forensics develops software for digital investigations. The company creates tools to acquire and analyze evidence from computers, mobile devices, and cloud services. Founded in 2009, it serves over 4,000 public and private sector customers across more than 100 countries. The organization maintains its headquarters in Atlanta and employs approximately 925 people.
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