May 2027 - Cyber and Privacy - Summer Intern - Montreal

Original job posting

Assist in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity threats within an operational environment. Develop security processes, perform threat modeling, and manage the integration of logs into SIEM systems.

Job details

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As an Intern in our market leading Consulting practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real client work, explore how businesses operate, and learn how trust is built through compliance and strategic planning. This Summer Internship offers a launchpad like no other. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and exposed to our innovative digital Consulting tools. From May through August 2027, you’ll dive into real client work, learning how businesses operate and how trust is built through consulting services. You’ll be guided through the consulting process by experienced professionals and gain exposure to our market-leading digital tools. You’ll benefit from a rich internship experience that includes meetings with firm leadership, interactive lunch and learns, skill-building workshops, client visits, and opportunities to participate in volunteer and social events. Grow here, go further. Our Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice 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. To learn more about our work in this area, please visit: Cybersecurity advisory and operations services Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve: 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 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 handfirst-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 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 Alignment with PwC Values: Acting with Integrity, Working Together, Care, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference Comfortable travelling to cities across Canada, when required 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. Please note: Apply before our applications close on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 11:59PM EST. To learn about our application process, visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website. This position is eligible for PwC Canada’s Award and Mentorship Programs. Why you’ll love PwC: Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Choose flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access mental health support ($3,500 annually), virtual care, and up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth. Invest in Your Future: Boost your retirement savings with employer matching and take advantage of financial planning resources and banking programs. Growth & Learning: Unlock coaching, mentoring, and clear career paths to help you reach your potential. Time off to focus on what matters most: Enjoy up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures, substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday, or take part in international remote work options to extend your time abroad, Inclusive, Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where you can be your authentic self, build lifelong relationships, and help shape tomorrow. PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

What you’ll do

Assist in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity threats within an operational environment. Develop security processes, perform threat modeling, and manage the integration of logs into SIEM systems.

Requirements

Must be a third-year student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field with coding skills in Java, C, C++, or Python. Fluency in French and legal authorization to work in Canada are required.

Benefits

• Flexible Health Coverage • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Coverage • Mental Health Support • Virtual Care • Lifestyle Account • Employer Retirement Matching • Financial Planning Resources • Banking Programs • Coaching and Mentoring • Paid Time Off • International Remote Work Options

Listed skills

• Java · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy
• Java
• C
• C++
• Python
• Threat Modeling
• SIEM
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management
• French Language Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Consulting
• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Software
• Engineering