Intern - IT Undergraduate Student

About The Role & Team

WEX's Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team operates in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment. We are looking for an energetic, curious, and collaborative Information Security Intern who is excited to explore how next-generation technologies—such as Generative AI and agentic workflows—are reshaping corporate defense and risk management. In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise security operations, risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance while actively researching and deploying AI tools to modernize security operations.

How You'll Make An Impact

• AI-Driven Security & Automation: Explore and test Generative AI (GenAI) and agentic AI tools to automate routine compliance tracking, evidence gathering, and risk reporting.
• Policy & Governance: Assist in updating enterprise information security policies and guidelines, including emerging governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment and data privacy.
• Risk Management: Support third-party supply chain risk assessments, evaluating how vendors integrate AI capabilities and manage sub-processor risk.
• Compliance & Auditing: Help track alignment with major industry frameworks (PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and leverage automation tools to streamline audit evidence collection.
• Security Culture & Training: Contribute to security awareness initiatives, incorporating topics on emerging threats, prompt injection, and safe usage of enterprise AI tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, Legal, Procurement, and AI governance teams to integrate security and privacy controls into business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Data Science, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least your Sophomore year by May 2027.
• Basic understanding of risk management, IT architecture, operating systems, networking, and foundational cybersecurity principles.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• AI Familiarity: Active interest or hands-on experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) or understanding the basics of agentic AI frameworks and prompt engineering.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to use technology to optimize manual processes.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical and security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working with bleeding-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Pay

$27.00 - $35.00