Security Compliance Intern

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in IT governance, compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity.
• Must be able to work full time, 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher (on a scale of 4.0).
• Must be able to work in the area of assignment for an unlimited amount of time without visa sponsorship.
• Be able to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, especially Executive communication, but also to individual client, consulting, subcontractor team members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with limited guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience or coursework in IT governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, ISO27001:2013, and similar security/compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of auditing practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working under the direction of the Compliance management in aspects of planning, maintaining, executing and managing Compliance initiatives.
• Working with lines of business to help stay ahead of regulatory or technical requirements to ensure compliance.
• Provide input to Compliance management for enhancing the audit and training strategy when necessary.
• Working cross-functionally within the Compliance team to ensure open communication and efficiencies with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions. 
• Assist business units in understanding and implementing compliance policy objectives in ways that are cost effective and align with business objectives. Provide compliance and risk input for business procedures, and new projects.
• Evaluate compliance controls with the Risk Management team to ensure effectiveness and compliance, including managing control remediation efforts.
• Participate in internal control assessments..
• Work closely with professional services firms to ensure successful completion of projects with minimal business impact.

• Remain current and increase knowledge of regulatory requirements that impact the organization, as well as in the areas of internal control, technology, security, privacy, business, company products, and company information.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and trusting relationships with auditees, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.