Cyber Threat Hunter Intern

What is the opportunity?

Do you enjoy cyber security research and innovation, proactive thinking and problem solving, in a challenging and adaptive environment while constantly thinking outside of the box? If so, this opportunity is right for you!

RBC’s Threat Hunting Team is responsible for the proactive identification and detection of sophisticated threat actors and insider threats that might pose a risk to the organization and employees. We are a team of experienced and enthusiastic security experts, researchers, and innovators that are passionate about solving complex cyber security problems, developing novel solutions, and building prototypes in areas where security vendors are one step behind. We engineer tailor-made detections that will reduce risk to our organization, employees, and clients.

We’re looking for a 12-month Cyber Threat Hunter Intern who is constantly thinking outside the box, ready to dive deep into the smallest details, is passionate about cybersecurity and has a natural detective sense. The right candidate has experience in both offensive and defensive operations and enjoys innovation and security research.

We’re excited to offer this opportunity to participants of York University’s Digital Technologies BASc program with the potential for contract renewal. Ready to join our Threat Hunting Team? Submit your application today!

What will you do?

• You will be involved in the process of detection engineering to address complex cyber threats in the environment using multiple data sources.
• Develop anomaly detections capabilities based on top cyber security risks.
• Research and develop alerting mechanisms addressing some of the most recent threats created by APT groups threat actors, and malware developers.
• You will be collaborating with Data Scientists on development of User Behavioral Analytics models and serve as a cyber security SME.
• Work closely with multiple teams including Adversary Emulation (Red Team), Data Science, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operation Center (SOC) and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (IR).
• Work with Frontier AI models, Python to develop detection capabilities, malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Analyze malicious malware samples and create detections based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework and TTPs.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python, SQL, JS.
• Knowledge of the Kill Chain phases and MITRE ATT&CK framework TTPs.
• Knowledge of data lake solution and query such as Splunk/Elasticsearch.
• Knowledge of cyber security controls/products including both endpoint and infrastructure.

Nice-to-have

• Understanding of computing architecture, OS Internals and CPU architectures.
• Hands-on experience in both malware analysis and reverse engineering domains.
• Experience working for a cyber security team or security vendor.
• Programming languages such as C++/C#/Javascript/Assembly.
• Digital Forensics skills including memory/network/OS/disk forensics.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada.
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually.

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

16 YORK ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-06-162026-06-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.