Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term) Job Description: Today, BlackBerry® is a transformed company. We’re no longer about the smartphone, what we once did for smartphones is what we’re now doing for Enterprise of Things (EoT) – envisioning, enabling and securing new forms of communication that are connecting the business world in extraordinary new ways. We have the most complete and advanced end-to-end solutions to enable EoT, and our ideas lead the way in the hottest markets like cybersecurity, SaaS, neural networks and autonomous vehicles. Today our software is trusted by the world’s most important organizations, including all of the G7, 16 of the G20, NATO, financial firms, healthcare providers and educational institutions. BlackBerry technology is further embedded in millions of ‘things.’ You can find BlackBerry in smart watches, medical devices, cars, trains, robots, smart meters, TV broadcast equipment, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, pilot training simulators, mail-sorting machines and, of course, tablets and smartphones just to name a few. Position Summary Are you looking to learn like never before in a co-op position? Are you excited about software security? The Security Research Group might be looking for you. The Security Research Group: Creates and documents security control remediation and mitigation in Governance, Risk and Compliance tools and relevant documentation. Provides security guidance and requirements to enable secure software development best practices. Evaluates, and uses tools to find new and known security vulnerabilities in software. You’d work with a geographically distributed team of experts in software security. We are looking for motivated individuals who are up for the challenge of breaking the security of BlackBerry products. We are also looking for candidates who are interested in researching new and exciting advancements to the field of software security. On the job security mentorship training will be provided. Interest and a desire to learn is paramount for a position as a security research assistant. Previous knowledge in computer security is very beneficial, but not required. Location: Waterloo or Ottawa, ON Length of Term: 4 or 8 months What you will do The successful candidate will be involved in one or more of the following research and development projects for their term: Supports governance & compliance activities for the Secure Software Development Lifecycle and compliance frameworks, including leveraging Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms to help automate providing security requirements and assessing compliance status. Integration of GRC and software testing security tools (both in-house and commercial) and Defect Management tools (such as Jira) with GRC tools and security reporting dashboards. Developing reports and dashboards in tools such as Power BI. Alongside the project above, you will also be responsible for: Collecting, evaluating, documenting, and presenting on the project you are involved with Developing your own software security, risk and compliance expertise through the available mentorship program Who we are looking for Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Security or related field of study Knowledge of Python or other scripting language or experience with integration of tools leveraging API's A strong desire to learn, demonstrated through personal projects or self-directed learning. Background in at least two of the following skill sets: Governance, Risk and Compliance or Audit experience for either Cyber or Application Security. Leveraging tools and systems for gathering, assessing and managing risks. Cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers, Infrastructure-as-Code, AWS, Azure. Python automation of security tools. Automated web security testing frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through past experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills; being able to convey highly technical information in a succinct and accurate way. Ability to innovate; to brainstorm, research, design, and implement extensions, improvements, or alternatives to a base concept. Ability to integrate into a multi-disciplinary physically distributed team. Above and beyond Proven ability to hack software, discover flaws, and suggest improvements, demonstrated through activities such as CTFs Expertise in multiple technical areas or on large software development projects Software penetration testing Life at BlackBerry Various Snack & Beverage Programs at all locations Cafeterias and vending machines with subsidized prices at major offices Free parking and accessible public transportation at major offices Skills training and professional development opportunities Organization wide events and various social committees Local discounts and free swag Highly collaborative teams and supportive workplace culture Recreational leagues, fitness classes, and wellness sessions available in most locations See for yourself by checking out our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife An Absolute Commitment to Equality It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@blackberry.com to discuss your needs. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. Whether you are a Co-op or a Graduate, we know your first job matters, and a career at BlackBerry can take you anywhere you want to go. At BlackBerry you will find that the pace is fast, the challenge exciting and the rewards are extremely satisfying. If you want to push the boundaries of mobile experience, then we want you to join the BlackBerry team. ©2023 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@blackberry.com or contact our HR department by calling 1-519-888-7465. We will reply to your request as soon as possible. Return to Job Listings