Intern, Cyber Security

Capital Power

Cyber Security Intern supporting the operation of Capital Power’s cyber security infrastructure. Engaging in daily operational tasks, security reviews, and incident investigations.

Posted 5/15/2026internshipEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the operation of Capital Power’s cyber security infrastructure
Participate in daily operational tasks (including monitoring health, incident management, change management, patching, security reviews, and incident investigations)
Provide support services for IS Cyber Security and collaborate closely with internal teams and managed service providers
Ensure team provides highly adaptable and customer-focused support services for all Capital Power business units
Participate in appropriate security reviews for key systems and vendors
Provide input into decisions within the cyber security team
Participate in the investigation and resolution of cyber security events
Apply appropriate troubleshooting/investigative skills and ensure best-practice steps are followed in developing, testing, and implementing solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma/Degree in Computing Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems
Enrollment in or recent completion of the NAIT Cybersecurity Post Diploma Certificate Program will be an asset
Experience with Operating Systems, TCP/IP networks and basic Cybersecurity concepts
Hands-on troubleshooting of application and network issues using logs and common tools
Experience working in a corporate environment as a member of a team would be an asset but not a requirement
Common networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS and TLS
Knowledge of Active Directory and Windows Domains
Experience with scripting is considered an asset
Understanding of cloud services and data governance as it relates to cyber security
Self-motivated, organized, customer focused, detail-oriented, and effective communicator
Problem solving, results driven and action-oriented when working on assigned tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment
Opportunities to learn and grow
Empowerment to innovate and collaborate

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber securitytroubleshootingincident managementchange managementpatchingsecurity reviewsnetworking protocolsscriptingOperating SystemsTCP/IP

Soft Skills

self-motivatedorganizedcustomer focuseddetail-orientedeffective communicatorproblem solvingresults drivenaction-oriented

Certifications

Diploma in Computing ScienceDegree in Computer EngineeringDegree in Management Information SystemsNAIT Cybersecurity Post Diploma Certificate