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OpenSesame · 1 month ago

Security and Compliance Internship - Summer 2026

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

OpenSesame is transforming workforce development with an AI-powered marketplace. They are seeking passionate students for a summer internship in the Security & Compliance team, where interns will strengthen security posture and ensure compliance with global standards.

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Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience with GRC compliance tools such as Drata and security frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2

Shadow team members to understand security and compliance workflows

Participate in discussions on regulatory requirements and security best practices

Become familiar with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools for tracking compliance-related tasks and projects

Assist in collecting and reviewing evidence for audits and compliance tracking

Help manage and maintain our Trust Center portal for customers

Support vendor security assessments and document compliance findings

Contribute to security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and policy training

Explore how AI tools can be used to identify trends, streamline audit workflows, and drive process improvements

Take ownership of assigned security and compliance tasks, contributing independently to key projects

Assist in analyzing vulnerability findings and tracking remediation efforts

Present your work and recommendations to the Security & Compliance team, highlighting opportunities for ongoing process improvement

Qualification

GRC compliance toolsISO 27001SOC 2JIRAConfluenceSecurity awarenessVendor security assessmentsAudit readinessRisk management

Required

Must be a current student enrolled in a college/university program or have graduated within the past 12 months (undergraduate, postgraduate, or associate programs accepted)