May 2025 - Cyber And Privacy - Summer Internship - Montreal

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. To learn about our application process visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website.

To apply, visit our campus recruitment website at pwc.com/ca/campus and submit your resume and transcripts (unofficial version is accepted) by January 24th at 11.59 PM EST.

Join our community of solvers in cultivating a collaborative workplace driven by unique perspectives. We’re proud PwC Canada advances a culture that helps everyone thrive. It's one of the reasons we're recognized as a top employer in Canada. As you build a career with purpose and build meaningful connections that’ll last a lifetime, you'll work with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to help solve important problems, powered by the latest technology, to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's solutions.

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritize in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time.

We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

What you’ll create and do

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity program and help run their cybersecurity operations that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth.

As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organizations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats.

As an intern, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include:

• Learn cybersecurity concepts such as detection, response and attack patterns

• Work in an operational environment and learn first hand on how cybersecurity operations work in detecting and preventing cyber threats

• Assist with security monitoring, detection, response and client care

• Ensure cyber security incidents are investigated identified, assessed, reported, communicated to the client, and mitigated

• Ensure compliance to client agreements, adherence to process and process improvements to achieve operational objectives

• Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current Security Operations Framework

• Administration & maintenance of security devices

• Perform threat management, threat modeling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring

• Responsible for integration of standard and non-standard logs in SIEM

• Coordination with stakeholders, build and maintain positive working relationships with them

With connectivity being a key enabler of our strategy, our objective is to become the most connected firm - connected to our clients, our communities and to each other. PwC follows an Activity Based Work model, where our PwC professionals engage in a diverse range of activities from our offices, from client sites, or our homes.

• Enrolled in second or third year of the following post-secondary programs: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, applied mathematics, computer engineering

• Ability to code in one or several languages: Java, C, C++ or Python

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas

• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to ask questions about data, facts and other information to deliver quality to our clients

• Share and collaborate effectively with others, building relationships which are genuine and rooted in trust

• Ability to easily adapt and prioritize, demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities

• Examples of alignment with PwC Values: Acting with Integrity, Working Together, Care, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference

• You’ll be comfortable travelling to cities across Canada (when deemed safe to do so by applicable public health or regulatory authorities and PwC)

• This role requires that you are legally entitled to work for PwC in Canada for the intended duration of the offer/contract.

• Excellente maîtrise du français exigée

Note: We only allow you to submit one application; however you are able to select a second and third office preference.

Why you’ll love working with us

At PwC Canada, our solvers are supported through meaningful rewards, meaningful connections, meaningful work, and meaningful growth. Thrive in work and life through our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture, powered by the latest tech. Learn what it means to be a part of The New Equation .

Please note: eligibility for some of these benefits is dependent on the role

Find out what it takes to be a part of The New Equation.

Applying at PwC

At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. To learn about our application process visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website.

To apply, visit our campus recruitment website at pwc.com/ca/campus and submit your resume and transcripts (unofficial version is accepted) by January 24th at 11.59 PM EST .

Please make sure to check your spam folder for any email communications from us throughout the application process!

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture, Security Compliance Management, Security Control, Security Incident Management, Security Monitoring {+ 3 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.