Cybersecurity Engineer Intern - Summer 2026 (Toronto)

Location: Toronto, Canada

Department: Campus - Engineering & Technology

Team: Engineering & Technology

About the Role

Wayfair's Cybersecurity Engineer Intern role for Summer 2026 in Toronto offers students a unique opportunity to join the Global Cybersecurity team, focusing on securing the company's vast logistics and warehouse operations. Interns will contribute to designing secure systems for supply chain management, investigating incidents that could disrupt fulfillment centers, and mitigating vulnerabilities in network and physical security infrastructure critical to Wayfair's e-commerce ecosystem. With a hybrid schedule requiring 3 in-office days (Tuesday-Thursday), this paid position at CAD 35/hour runs from June 1 to August 21, 2026, providing real-world experience without sponsorship needs. The team covers all cybersecurity aspects, including application security for inventory systems, physical security for warehouses, network protection for global operations, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring. Interns collaborate closely with privacy, risk, and operations partners to build trusted relationships and ensure robust defenses against threats to Wayfair's logistics network. This role emphasizes hands-on contributions to vulnerability discovery and mitigation, tailored to the fast-paced demands of online retail and supply chain logistics. Ideal for students passionate about protecting warehouse technologies and e-commerce platforms, the internship fosters skills in security operations while immersing participants in Wayfair's innovative engineering culture. Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and methodologies applied to real logistics challenges, preparing interns for future careers in cybersecurity within dynamic operations environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing secure solutions for Wayfair's logistics and supply chain systems
• Support vulnerability assessments for warehouse network infrastructure
• Collaborate with operations teams to mitigate security risks in physical and digital assets
• Participate in security incident investigations impacting global fulfillment centers
• Contribute to penetration testing of applications used in inventory and shipping operations
• Monitor security operations for e-commerce and logistics platforms
• Build relationships with partners to enhance supply chain cybersecurity
• Help discover and address internal/external vulnerabilities in operations tech

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field for Summer 2026
• Available full-time from June 1 to August 21, 2026
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Ability to commit to 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) in Toronto with 2 remote days
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or coursework in network security or penetration testing
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools
• Experience in a logistics or e-commerce environment

Required Skills

• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• Network security
• Vulnerability management
• Incident response
• Penetration testing basics
• Security monitoring
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Technical writing
• Logistics system awareness
• E-commerce security
• Risk assessment

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of CAD 35.00
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
• Hands-on experience with Wayfair's Global Cybersecurity team
• Exposure to logistics and e-commerce security challenges
• Mentorship from cybersecurity experts
• Networking opportunities across engineering and operations
• Structured 11-week summer program (June 1 - August 21, 2026)

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.