Intern, Enterprise Security - Detection & Response

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

Join us. Connect to what matters.

Work Term: May 2027 - August 2028

To be considered, applications must include a resume and unofficial academic transcript. Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed. We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to learning more about you!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Student Intern to support cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and cyber threat intelligence activities that help protect critical business systems and infrastructure. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across security operations, threat hunting, detection engineering, threat intelligence, security reporting, and cybersecurity automation initiatives.

The Student Intern will work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals to investigate security events, analyze emerging cyber threats, enhance detection capabilities, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

At TC Energy, connection is at the heart of everything we do. As a Student Intern, you will contribute to meaningful work that helps connect people, communities and industries to the energy they rely on every day. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects and helping support the safe and reliable delivery of energy across North America.

As a valued member of our team, you will take on challenging and rewarding work, build lasting professional relationships and develop skills that will help shape your future career. Through collaboration, mentorship and practical experience, you'll gain insight into our business while contributing to work that matters. Every day presents an opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact while helping power progress for the communities we serve.

What you'll do

• Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations and response activities.
• Research emerging cyber threats, threat actors, and threat intelligence sources.
• Support threat hunting activities and analysis of security events.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Assist with detection engineering, alert tuning, and security automation initiatives.
• Support phishing investigations and cybersecurity awareness activities.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity documentation, procedures, and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal cybersecurity teams and external security service providers to improve detection and response capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related degree program.

• Completion of at least one academic term prior to the start of the work term in May 2027.

• Returning to full-time studies immediately following the work term.

• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the work term.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts including incident response, threat detection, and networking.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, endpoint security solutions, or cloud security technologies.

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboard creation, Microsoft Excel, or Power BI.

• Understanding of scripting or automation concepts using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.

• Interest in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, and security operations.

• Experience researching cybersecurity threats, threat actors, or threat intelligence sources.

• Demonstrate a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting.

• Exhibit the TC Energy corporate values and incorporate them into work activities and initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.

• Commitment to building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to accurately analyze information and deal with ambiguity.

• Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Ability to multi-task effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

Relocation Eligibility

This position is eligible for our student relocation assistance program.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.