Student, Cyber Security Analyst - Winter 2027 Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4 000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We’re on the hunt for a Cybersecurity Analyst – Co-Op on our team at our Brampton, Montreal or Richmond offices . This is an 8 to 12 months term starting in January 2027 .

Supporting all of MDA’s three business areas in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our Corporate team knows from experience that working in a hands-on learning environment enables us to collaborate across disciplines and get the job done. From HR and Finance to IT and Communications, we are all committed to reaching current heights and advancing humanity’s place in the universe and here on Earth. This role is key in the identification of risks and threats,



protection of information and assets, detection and monitoring of events and anomalies, and response to and recovery from, cyber events.

The successful candidate will also play a role in shaping the planning and design of security architecture. Monitor computer networks for security events or threats Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.

Work with security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities. Stay current on IT security trends and news. Perform penetration testing. Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.

Stay up-to‑date on information technology trends and security standards. Enrolled in a college or university program in information security, computer science or related field Knowledge of computer network penetration testing and techniques.

Experience with ethical hacking and/or penetration testing Background in software development or programming Understanding of social engineering Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). The compensation range for this position is $23 - $26 hourly. #

📌 Student, Cyber Security Analyst - Winter 2027 (Brampton)
🏢 Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates
📍 Brampton