Intern, Operational Technology - Indigenous

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026. Job Summary The Intern, Operational Technology (OT) is responsible for executing activities that support the Chief Information Security Office’s (CISO) OT Security Architecture team with the development and review of OT security architectures. The OT Security Architecture team is responsible for developing, establishing and reviewing best practices for OT security architecture designs, procedures, and policies. In addition, the OT Security Architecture team provides support, consultation, and revision for OT projects. Major Responsibilities · Assist the OT Security Architecture team on key project deliverables · Assist with gathering and collating information about security architectures of OT systems · Provide assistance in gap analysis of security aspects of existing and planned OT systems · Assist with developing, maintaining and updating OT security architecture diagrams and documentation · Interface with various system owners and designers to assist with OT security architecture development · Gather information about possible vendors for engagement on proof of concepts · Assist with preparing security reviews of draft OT system architectures · Participate in meetings with OT system stakeholders and system owners, and assist with preparing meetings materials, presentations and minutes · Update documentation Requirements · Communicates with impact · Applies critical thinking · Demonstrates agility and drives change · Eagerness to learn with a general understanding and interest in a career in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and technology best practices as they apply to OT systems · Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Industrial Process Automation* · Experience in Operational Technology* · Experience in Cybersecurity* Education · Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Process Automation, or equivalent field *Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset This position is for students who self‑identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, CN is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples within its workforce in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.