About the role#
You will join the Information Security team within the Information Data division. You will report to the Manager of Aviation Information Security. This role involves working with a small group of cybersecurity professionals to support aviation-specific security initiatives and industry partnerships.
What you'll do#
- Research emerging cybersecurity threats, industry standards, and regulations that affect the airline industry.
- Help develop guidance materials, policy documents, reports, and presentations.
- Support advocacy efforts regarding global aviation cybersecurity standards and regulatory harmonization.
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, action logs, and communications for stakeholders.
- Maintain knowledge repositories, collaboration platforms, and internal site content.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as coordinating policy exceptions and security risk assessments.
What you'll need#
- Current studies in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- An understanding of cybersecurity threats, regulations, and standards.
- An ability to support aviation cybersecurity initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with project coordination or administrative support.
Location & details#
- Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with rolling start dates.
- Please note that IATA does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About International Air Transport Association (IATA)
The International Air Transport Association is a nonprofit trade organization founded in 1945. It represents approximately 360 airlines that account for over 80 percent of global air traffic. Based in Geneva, the organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It develops industry standards and provides services including consulting, financial systems, and training to support safe and efficient aviation operations.
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