Security Governance & Risk Intern

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.  

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture. 

Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security? 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Join Cohesity's Security Governance and Cyber Risk teams for a summer internship and get a close look at how information security is managed across the organization. You'll support the development and execution of our security governance initiatives while working alongside a skilled and collaborative cybersecurity team.

This internship is based onsite in our Heathrow, FL office. It's a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of security governance and cyber risk management at a fast-growing, security-conscious tech company, and your work will directly impact the strength and maturity of Cohesity's security program.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

• Support enhancements to the Cohesity Common Controls Framework
• Support the development, maintenance, and communication of information security policies, standards, and procedures in line with industry best practices, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework and ISO 27001
• Assist with security governance activities, including policy lifecycle management, control mapping, and framework and standards alignment
• Help track security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and support continuous improvement
• Collaborate with teams across Security, IT, Legal, Engineering, and others to support alignment on security governance objectives
• Assist with cyber risk assessments and the review of internal risk posture through gap analyses, maturity assessments, and self-assessments

WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related degree
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• An interest in or foundation in cybersecurity
• A career path in software development, information security, compliance, legal, or a similar field where security governance and risk management will support that work

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• How information security is managed across an organization like Cohesity
• How security policies, standards, and procedures are developed and maintained, in line with frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001
• How controls are mapped to frameworks and standards
• How gap analyses, maturity assessments, and self-assessments help evaluate internal risk posture
• How security metrics and KPIs measure program effectiveness
• How to collaborate with Security, IT, Legal, and Engineering teams on shared goals

CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

Strong performers on this team will be considered for a full-time new grad role after the internship, based on performance and business needs

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

We strongly prefer candidates who are currently located in or near the designated job location. Candidates outside the area should apply only if they are committed to relocating prior to their start date and have the legal right to work in the job location.