IT Risk Assurance Intern

About the Role

IT Risk Assurance Interns work closely with Sensiba's project teams across the GRC IT Risk Assurance Service. You will assist in planning audits and conducting fieldwork testing of the design and operating effectiveness of client IT Management systems & controls. This role provides hands-on job experience for students interested in information security, regulatory compliance, control auditing, and data governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting IT risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and control weaknesses.
• Participate in evaluating IT policies, procedures, and controls for compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data related to IT systems, processes, and controls.
• Support the development and implementation of remediation plans to address identified risks and control deficiencies.
• Document findings, observations, and recommendations in clear and concise reports.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrollment in a bachelors or master's degree program in Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Expected completion of degree between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Understanding of common technology practices such as cloud computing, managed security, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, logical thinking, and analytical abilities.
• High motivation to learn and produce high-quality work.
• Effective interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Major GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
• Exposure to control auditing, control design evaluation, Assurance Reports, and information security auditing frameworks & standards (SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, & HIPPA).

Compensation

• $24.00 - $30.00 / hour