GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Intern

Summer 2026 GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Internship About Our Internship Program Our summer internship program offers emerging cybersecurity professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). As a GRC intern, you'll be fully embedded within a team for 8 weeks, working on real initiatives that support our organization’s security and compliance posture while developing valuable skills for your future career. What We Offer Customized Experience: We match qualified interns with projects and teams based on their interests and skill sets Real-World Projects: Work on actual compliance, risk, and governance challenges that impact the organization Dedicated Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced GRC and security professionals Full Team Integration: Experience what it's truly like to work here by becoming a valued team member The Role We’re looking for curious thinkers, detail-oriented problem-solvers, and future risk-minded professionals! This internship is perfect for those who:

• Enjoy understanding how systems, processes, and policies fit together
• Ask “what could go wrong?” and want to help fix it
• Like organizing information and bringing structure to complexity
• Pay attention to details others might overlook
• Are interested in the intersection of security, business, and compliance

As a GRC intern, you’ll:

• Support risk assessments and help identify potential security and compliance gaps
• Assist with documenting policies, procedures, and security controls
• Help track and manage compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, or other frameworks)
• Participate in audit preparation and evidence collection
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand and document security processes
• Contribute to improving governance processes and risk visibility across the organization
• Learn how security concepts translate into business and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Business, or related field
• Interest in governance, risk management, compliance, or cybersecurity policy
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze information and communicate findings clearly
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk concepts
• Familiarity with frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.) is a plus but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Program Details Duration: 12 weeks Location: Remote