Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term) BlackBerry builds and operates the most secure, sovereign, and trusted solutions relied on by enterprise and government customers worldwide. The members of BlackBerry's Security Incident Response Team (BBSIRT) deliver on this promise by ensuring the ongoing security, resilience, and software integrity of our products and services. We are looking for a security-minded student to support our efforts in responding to emergent software-based cyber threats or incidents involving BlackBerry products and services.
The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and challenging workplace, collaborating with various teams across the organization to support vulnerability identification, analysis, and mitigation efforts. The technical and threat landscapes change constantly. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze challenges and develop creative solutions.
Develop systems and workflows to scale security efforts Use agentic tools to locate, assess,
and recommend remediation for software vulnerabilities Triage vulnerabilities and quantitatively evaluate risk using industry standard metrics such as CVSS Continually deepen knowledge and skills in support of maintaining the security of BlackBerry customers Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree/diploma (Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent) in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field of study Python programming and debugging experience Experience with agentic coding assistants Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle Understands common classes of product security vulnerabilities and attack/defense methodologies Knowledge of application security configuration and best practices Some knowledge of cryptography, including public key cryptography, hashes and SSL/TLS. The actual base compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the student's completed academic coursework, prior co-op work terms, relevant practical experience, demonstrated skills, and performance in any required evaluations during the hiring process. We are seeking to fill this position immediately Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process.
📌 Security Response Analyst Student - 8 Months (Ontario)
🏢 Bb
📍 Ontario