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Intern, I&T Incident Response - Security Operations Center (SOC)

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Job Summary

The Intern, Incident Response (IR) is responsible for carrying out tasks related to incident response, critical event management, and data analysis to protect and maintain the overall security of the organization. The incumbent builds effective relationships with key stakeholders who own and support Information and Technology (I&T) infrastructure, applications, processes, and operations to ensure CN’s risk is reduced. The Security Operation Center (SOC) team members handle IR, Vulnerability Management, E-mail Security, End Point Security, Treat Hunting, and Forensics. The tasks include researching, analyzing, resolving, communicating, and coordinating activities for all emerging security issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide IR support when analysis confirms an actionable incident
• Handle cases and tickets according to service levels and communicate effectively
• Perform event and alert validation to reduce and eliminate false positive findings
• Perform event and alert triage to prioritize events of interest for further analysis
• Research and analyze events to define the classification, correlation, and root cause of problems

Requirements

• Knowledge of security methodologies and processes
• Knowledge of protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark and TCPDUMP to perform troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of core security technologies such as Firewalls, Information Display System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), AntiVirus, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and Internet Protocol (IP) Suite
• Ability to perform incident response and identify potential compromises to customer networks through data analysis
• Knowledge of first-line response and initial management for new or developing I&T security related issues

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

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