Co-op/ Intern Information Security
About Kinaxis
Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!
In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.
Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.
About the team
In this role, you will be part of the Global Information Security team within Kinaxis. You will support various functions including Security Operations, Digital Forensics, Threat Intelligence, Risk Assessments, Security Audits etc. Overall, you will assist and contribute to the global team in day-to-day analysis tasks and in fun wider team security projects. This will allow you to learn and gain experience, in both, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Location
Canada, Remote
Term Duration
This is a full-time 8 or 12-month position, starting September, 2026.
Co-op / Intern Eligibility
This position is open to co-ops and interns. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in full-time education or be a recent/upcoming graduate within 12 months of the placement end date.
Compensation range
$19.46 - $28.55hourly rate. The final offer within this range will reflect the candidate’s skills, year of education, and experience.
Vacancy Status
This is an existing job vacancy.
What you will do
Participate in the Security Incident Response Process
Conduct review of security logs from systems
Correlate and identify potential incidents or areas of risk
Analyze suspicious e-mails when required.
Support vulnerability and penetration tests on target systems
Identify compromised systems on the network and assist with containment and mitigation
Identify and propose key information security program priorities, initiatives, plans, practices and tools
Provide guidance (e.g., information security risk severity assessments / relative cost benefit analysis / business impact analysis etc.) and provide recommendations regarding prioritization of investments and projects that mitigate risks, strengthen defenses and reduce vulnerabilities
Implement and support approved information security projects
Support internal and external security audits
Collaborate across the company to ensure information security risks in both ongoing and planned operations are properly considered and that all compliance matters are being adhered to as required
Monitor information security trends and evolving technologies and keep senior management informed about related information security issues and implications for the Company
Understand potential and emerging information security threats, and vulnerabilities and communicate this information to appropriate team members throughout the Company on a timely basis
Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Perform technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment
Train users and promote security awareness to improve defenses and the security culture within the organization.
Document and update operational security procedures and diagrams
What we are looking for
Currently enrolled in a program where information security is the primary focus
Good understanding of non-technical aspects of information security
Basic understanding of industry standards and best practices related to Systems, Networks, Identity, and Security management
Good understanding of Cloud platforms and services especially as it relates to Security
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Self-starter
We’re accepting applications now through end of day on June 5, 2026 . Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the posting closes, so early submission is encouraged.
Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.
Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.
Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.
People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:
Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs, training, and career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
Hackathons
For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.
Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.
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