Position Title: Information Security Internship
Department: IT
Division: AGI Corporate
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

About AGI

Listed on the TSX, Ag Growth International Inc. (“AGI”) is a provider of the physical equipment and digital technology solutions required to support global food infrastructure including grain, fertilizer, seed, feed, and food processing systems. With over 4,000 employees worldwide, and facilities and offices in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, Europe, APAC, Australia and Africa, AGI sells its products globally through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries and third-party dealers and distributors.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of AGI’s enterprise information security program, to ensure information assets and technologies are secure. The ISA will execute established incident response plans, provide analysis for incoming service requests, and tailor security systems to ensure appropriate levels of protection and access.

The Team

The role will report directly to the Senior Information Security Analyst, and will assist with the day-to-day operation of AGI’s enterprise information security program.

Responsibilities

Execute established incident response procedures according to triaged priority
Assess incoming customer requests, determine appropriate actions, execute or escalate as necessary
Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedure documentation
Recognize and escalate any serious security incidents and/or risks to senior resources
Participate in staff and external stakeholder identity and access management (IAM)
Assist in AGI’s Information Security Awareness Program to promote and manage security awareness and education across AGI
Understand data privacy regulations in all areas that AGI, its customers and suppliers operate and ensure that appropriate IT security measures are in place to maintain compliance
Perform research into new systems and vendors, according to established procedures, as part of governance efforts
Work closely with Enterprise Architecture team to ensure that IT security is documented and maintained as part of all projects and technologies
Responsible for day-to-day security operations
Assist in maintaining relationship with outsourced IT security service providers
Assist in performing internal security audits to verify documented security controls are in place
Assist with internal security risk assessments to provide leadership or other stakeholders a high-level analysis that determines the effectiveness of AGI cybersecurity controls and rate AGI’s overall cyber maturity
Assist with the completion of external requirements for IT Security Audits or requests for IT Security information
Ability to contribute to IT security assessments on third party providers with written recommendations and maturity ratings
Provide strong first point of contact for triage within areas of responsibility
Be committed to personal development of new technical skills and knowledge
Ensure that technical information and knowledge is recorded and maintained in accordance with AGI IT standards
Contribute to a better understanding of technology across AGI with both technical and business teams

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in Computer Science with experience working in the field of information technology security, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
This is an entry-level IT security role; however, prior experience in IT would be considered an asset.
Introductory knowledge of industry standard security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Critical Security Controls)
Strong analytical skills
One or more of the following certifications preferred: (or working towards)

CompTIA Security+
Microsoft AZ-900
AWS Cloud Practitioner
ISACA CSX-P

Experience with writing technical documentation
Experience performing incident triage, ability to understand and execute assessments and escalations
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, CIS Critical Controls, and NIST frameworks
Software Application and Technical Knowledge:

Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Microsoft O365, On premise and Cloud Security (AWS, Azure), Working knowledge of routing and switching, and security devices such as firewalls, application distribution controllers, intrusion prevention devices, web proxies and related impacts, Security monitoring tools - SIEM (Security Information and Event Manager), MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) MDATP (Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection), Working knowledge of a sample of the following technologies is an asset, Web Proxy, Firewalls, Cisco Meraki, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and syslog.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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