Student – Application Security Analyst

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

What will you do?

• Implementation of security scanning tools in the space of SAST, SCA, and DAST
• Integration of security tools with devops tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket and Artifactory.
• Examining solutions for automation in the appsec space.
• Communication with external vendors for reporting issues and implementing fixes.
• Analysing results from security scans.
• Administering ad-hoc manual scans in security scanning tools.
• Documentation of processes; general and tool-specific.

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Able to collaborate in a team environment
• Strong willingness to learn from others and have a passion for the job
• Critical thinking and can-do attitude.
• Experience in scripting (Python, Perl, Powershell)
• Experience programming in Java and .NET is preferred
• Knowledge of the SDLC and DevOps    
• Threat knowledge - understanding OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities and their remediation
• This opportunity is available to students with an April 2026 or later graduation date.

What's in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.
• You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role.
• We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.
• We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

28/09/2025