Private security Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

Ready to Launch Your Information Security Career?

If you’re a 3rd or 4th year student who’s curious about cybersecurity, excited by AI, and ready to apply what you’ve learned in the real world — this internship is built for you.

At People Inc., we don’t just publish content — we power decisions for nearly 200 million people every month across iconic brands like and more. Behind the scenes, our Information Security team protects the technology, data, and digital platforms that keep those brands running safely and securely. Now, we’re looking for a driven student to join us.

What You’ll Get Out of This Internship

This isn’t a “shadow and observe” internship. You’ll

• Work on real security challenges in a large-scale digital media company

• Build hands-on experience in security operations, AI security, cloud security, and security governance

• Learn directly from experienced security professionals

• Contribute to projects that impact the entire enterprise

• Graduate with practical, resume-ready experience in modern security environments

You’ll rotate across core areas of security and see how an enterprise-wide security program operates from the inside.

What You’ll Work On

AI Security & Innovation

• Explore how AI and Machine Learning can improve threat detection and automate security workflows

• Help shape guidelines for safe and responsible use of Generative AI and LLM tools across the company

• Experiment with emerging AI security use cases in a real-world environment

Automation & Data Analysis

• Write scripts (Python, Go, etc.) to automate repetitive security tasks

• Work with APIs and analyze large security datasets (logs, alerts, telemetry)

• Help streamline processes and make the team more efficient
  

Security Operations

• Investigate real security alerts

• Support incident response efforts under expert guidance

• Participate in threat hunting activities across the organization
  

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Gain exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Learn how modern infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps principles are applied in practice

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product, Engineering, IT, Legal, and Privacy teams

• Help embed security early in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• See how security aligns with business goals in a large organization
  

Compliance & Security Awareness

• Assist with internal audits and security framework activities

• Help run phishing simulations and awareness campaigns

• Support brand protection and intellectual property monitoring efforts

Who You Are

You’re a motivated 3rd or 4th year student!

You likely have:

• Enrollment in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical program

• Coursework in networking, operating systems, or cloud fundamentals

• Experience with a scripting language (Python, Powershell, or similar)

• Interest in AI/ML, data science, or prompt engineering

• Exposure to concepts like Zero Trust, IAM, DevSecOps, or cloud security
  

You stand out if you:

• Build projects outside of class

• Like solving puzzles and digging into how systems work

• Stay current on cybersecurity news and emerging threats

• Want to move fast, learn quickly, and contribute meaningfully

Why This Internship Is Different

• You’ll work on real systems — not simulations

• You’ll see how AI is actually being applied in enterprise security

• You’ll gain exposure to multiple security domains, not just one niche

• You’ll leave with practical experience that employers are actively looking for

If you’re ready to turn your coursework into real-world impact and take the first serious step toward a cybersecurity career, we’d love to meet you.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide employment opportunities regardless of age, physical or mental disability, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .