This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.

Internship dates: From January 4 to April 23 2027

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights, and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world-class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!

The role we are offering you:

As a Product Cybersecurity Specialist Intern, your mission is to create and implement various security solutions consisting of policies, standards, controls, processes and technological controls in information security, and ensure technological monitoring. 

Every day you will be called upon to work on CAE's high-tech products, whether it is the full flight simulator, classrooms, virtual training solutions or medical equipment. 

Your roles and main responsibilities 

• Analyze the specifications to assess the safety risks on the training product 

• Implement security measures and data recovery plans 

• Install, configure, test and upgrade security software within a product laboratory 

• Secure networks with firewalls, password protection and other systems 

• Inspect hardware for vulnerable access points 

As a member of the team 

• Be an inspiring and motivating colleague 

• Share knowledge with team members and with other colleagues 

• Contribute to a collaborative and stimulating work environment. 

Our ideal candidate has:

Soft skills: 

• Demonstrate a sense of collaboration (teamwork) 

Technical skills 

• Be in process to obtain a college degree in computer science, or a university degree in computer science or computer science engineering or a related program. 

• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems. 

• Knowledge of network products (e.g.: Cisco) 

• Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, ITIL and COBIT frameworks and standards, an asset. 

• Knowledge of distributed system paradigms, and real-time system, an asset. 

• Knowledge of tools for vulnerability identification and aggregation of log entries (e.g. Rapid 7 Insight VM, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk, etc.)

Preferred Education

• Be in the process of obtaining a college diploma in computer science or a university degree in computer science or computer engineering or in a related program with knowledge of cybersecurity.

Location of the internship is Montreal.

Internship will be carried out in Hybrid Mode.

*All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). All hires will be required to complete, sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal. They must also provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate. All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years. 

*Please take note that if you are on a student, work or international student permit, the delays for the security background check take minimum 16 weeks.

CAE offers:

• Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits

• Flexible schedules and work from home policy

• Open concept Workspace

• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

• Possibility of permanent employment/extension

• Free parking (cars and bikes) and STM access on campus

• Running club and sports activities

• Changing rooms and showers

• Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall 

*For all interns hired, we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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