Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Our cybersecurity and information security jobs put you on front-line of defense and the cutting-edge of innovation.  As a SOC Intern, you’ll be an integral part of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. You will gain exposure to the critical job of monitoring security events from various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email, Phone) and escalations to managed service support teams, tier 2 information security specialists, and/or customers as appropriate to perform further investigation and resolution.

What you'll do:

• Support SOC and Security R&D stakeholders to capture, document, and diagram functional and technical requirements for SOC process optimization and prioritization for Orchestration or Automation development planning 

• Track project progress and report updates to SOC management, capturing and highlighting efficiency gains 

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documents 

• Provide administrative support to SOC team members as required 

What you need to succeed:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate college / university program and anticipate graduating in either December 2025 or May 2026  

• Computer engineering education with project-management, resource-management, technical requirements gathering and project documentation experience 

• Solid understanding of IT including multiple operating systems and system administration (Windows, Solaris, Unix) 

• Basic understanding of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise antimalware solutions 

• Strong understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, and commonly used Internet protocols such as SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP 

• Familiarity with iterative project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum and their use in the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) 

• Availability to work a 40-hour week within standard business hours throughout the duration of the program 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability effectively interact with all stakeholders 

• Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. 

• Microsoft Office skills including, but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word 

• Effective ability to multi-task in order to handle multiple duties at the same time throughout the day 

The 2025 Summer Intern Program will run from May 2025- August 2025.

Pay range: $ 25- $ 27/hour, depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview: https://careers.cdw.ca/pages/benefits

At CDW, we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract and retain talent. As such, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles is assigned a salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market data. We determine individual pay within a given range based on a candidate's prior experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive and equitable salaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW.

We make technology work so people can do great things.     

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.