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Compliance internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working compliance professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Technology & Software are actively listed, with CES, Koch, and Crowe among the employers posting roles now.
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Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern
Support Cyber Resilience, Compliance Readiness, and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern to support the Security Operations organization within Operations. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations, security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, and the regulatory programs that help protect critical electric infrastructure.
As a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern, you will work alongside experienced security operations, engineering, and compliance professionals while contributing to meaningful technical and regulatory initiatives. You will help support day-to-day cyber operations, documentation, evidence collection, compliance readiness, and operational continuity during potential NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) audit activities.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically curious and analytical student who enjoys investigating security topics, organizing complex information, solving problems, and learning how cybersecurity and regulatory compliance support reliable electric system operations.
What You'll Do
As a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern, you will support projects and recurring activities that contribute to cyber resilience, operational continuity, compliance readiness, and critical infrastructure protection.
You will:
- Support cyber threat intelligence activities, including assigned research, review, analysis, and documentation.
- Assist with vulnerability management activities and related tracking, documentation, or remediation support.
- Support access management processes and cybersecurity-related operational requests.
- Assist with cybersecurity and NERC CIP compliance programs, evidence collection, documentation, and audit-readiness activities.
- Work with Windows systems, security tools, and networking concepts in support of day-to-day cyber operations.
- Collaborate with security engineering, cyber operations, and compliance team members to helpmaintain operational continuity during audit-related activities.
- Organize project findings,maintain accurate records, and communicate progress, questions, or barriers to the appropriate team members.
- Participate in technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives while developing an understanding of cybersecurity operations in a regulated environment.
- Present a summary of your projects, accomplishments, outcomes, and key learnings at the conclusion of the assignment.
What You Bring
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ora related field.
- Interest in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, regulatory compliance, or critical infrastructure protection.
- Relevant technical knowledge or coursework involving computer science, cybersecurity, system administration, Windows systems, security tools, or networking.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research issues, organize information, and document findings.
- Attention to detail and a commitment tomaintaining accurate security, compliance, and operational documentation.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and communicate progress or barriers.
- Ability to work collaboratively, receive feedback, learn new security tools and processes, and contribute to team goals.
- Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, andmaintain accuracy.
- A professional, accountable, and learning-oriented approach to sensitive cybersecurity and compliance work.
Preferred Qualifications
Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering
- Coursework, labs, certifications, academic projects, or hands-on experience involving cybersecurity, Windows systems, system administration, security tools, or networking.
- Exposure to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, security operations, or technical documentation.
- Interest in developing practical skills that support cyber resilience, operational continuity, and security engineering.
Compliance & Critical Infrastructure
- Coursework, projects, or interest involving regulatory compliance, evidence management, audit readiness, governance, or critical infrastructure protection.
- Interest in learning how NERC CIP compliance supports the protection of critical electric infrastructure.
- Ability to organize detailed records and handle assignments requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and consistent follow-through.
Program Information
- Program Type: Internship.
- Expected Term: Summer 2027.
- Expected Schedule: Full-time.
- Location: Tucker, Georgia.
- Work Arrangement: On-site.
Advantages of Working at GSOC
Working at GSOC means more than completing an internship-it's an opportunity to contribute to work that matters while developing technical and professional skills that can support your future career.
Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects and recurring activities that support cybersecurity operations, compliance readiness, operational continuity, and critical infrastructure protection.
Hands-On Technical & Compliance Exposure
Gain practical exposure to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, Windows systems, security tools, networking concepts, NERC CIP documentation, evidence collection, and audit-readiness support.
Coaching & Mentorship
Learn from experienced security operations, engineering, and compliance professionals who can provide guidance, feedback, and insight into cybersecurity within the electric utility industry.
Professional Development
Build transferable skills through technical assignments, research, analysis, documentation, audit support, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration.
Future Career Opportunities
Successful students may be considered for future internships, co-op rotations, or full-time opportunities when business need, role availability, graduation timing, and qualifications align.
Work Environment
GSOC offers a professional, collaborative learning environment where students work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to cybersecurity operations, regulatory compliance, and the electric utility industry. Students are expected to follow workplace, safety, confidentiality, cybersecurity, and department-specific requirements while participating in onboarding, regular check-ins, feedback discussions, and end-of-assignment activities.
Program participation does not guarantee future employment. Future opportunities are evaluated according to business need, available positions, graduation timing, and individual qualifications.
Why Join GSOC
At GSOC, your work can contribute to something bigger. You'll gain exposure to the cybersecurity operations and regulatory practices that help protect critical infrastructure and support safe, reliable electric system operations.
You'll also have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful cyber and compliance initiatives, and explore how your Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering background can translate into a future career in the electric utility industry.
Apply Today
If you're ready to apply your technical curiosity, analytical skills, and interest in cybersecurity and compliance to meaningful work, we encourage you to apply for the Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern opportunity with Security Operations.
GSOC does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a valid, executed agreement will become the property of GSOC, and no placement fee will be paid.
Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern
Support Cyber Resilience, Compliance Readiness, and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern to support the Security Operations organization within Operations. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations, security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, and the regulatory programs that help protect critical electric infrastructure.
As a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern, you will work alongside experienced security operations, engineering, and compliance professionals while contributing to meaningful technical and regulatory initiatives. You will help support day-to-day cyber operations, documentation, evidence collection, compliance readiness, and operational continuity during potential NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) audit activities.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically curious and analytical student who enjoys investigating security topics, organizing complex information, solving problems, and learning how cybersecurity and regulatory compliance support reliable electric system operations.
What You'll Do
As a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern, you will support projects and recurring activities that contribute to cyber resilience, operational continuity, compliance readiness, and critical infrastructure protection.
You will:
- Support cyber threat intelligence activities, including assigned research, review, analysis, and documentation.
- Assist with vulnerability management activities and related tracking, documentation, or remediation support.
- Support access management processes and cybersecurity-related operational requests.
- Assist with cybersecurity and NERC CIP compliance programs, evidence collection, documentation, and audit-readiness activities.
- Work with Windows systems, security tools, and networking concepts in support of day-to-day cyber operations.
- Collaborate with security engineering, cyber operations, and compliance team members to helpmaintain operational continuity during audit-related activities.
- Organize project findings,maintain accurate records, and communicate progress, questions, or barriers to the appropriate team members.
- Participate in technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives while developing an understanding of cybersecurity operations in a regulated environment.
- Present a summary of your projects, accomplishments, outcomes, and key learnings at the conclusion of the assignment.
What You Bring
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ora related field.
- Interest in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, regulatory compliance, or critical infrastructure protection.
- Relevant technical knowledge or coursework involving computer science, cybersecurity, system administration, Windows systems, security tools, or networking.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research issues, organize information, and document findings.
- Attention to detail and a commitment tomaintaining accurate security, compliance, and operational documentation.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and communicate progress or barriers.
- Ability to work collaboratively, receive feedback, learn new security tools and processes, and contribute to team goals.
- Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, andmaintain accuracy.
- A professional, accountable, and learning-oriented approach to sensitive cybersecurity and compliance work.
Preferred Qualifications
Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering
- Coursework, labs, certifications, academic projects, or hands-on experience involving cybersecurity, Windows systems, system administration, security tools, or networking.
- Exposure to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, security operations, or technical documentation.
- Interest in developing practical skills that support cyber resilience, operational continuity, and security engineering.
Compliance & Critical Infrastructure
- Coursework, projects, or interest involving regulatory compliance, evidence management, audit readiness, governance, or critical infrastructure protection.
- Interest in learning how NERC CIP compliance supports the protection of critical electric infrastructure.
- Ability to organize detailed records and handle assignments requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and consistent follow-through.
Program Information
- Program Type: Internship.
- Expected Term: Summer 2027.
- Expected Schedule: Full-time.
- Location: Tucker, Georgia.
- Work Arrangement: On-site.
Advantages of Working at GSOC
Working at GSOC means more than completing an internship-it's an opportunity to contribute to work that matters while developing technical and professional skills that can support your future career.
Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects and recurring activities that support cybersecurity operations, compliance readiness, operational continuity, and critical infrastructure protection.
Hands-On Technical & Compliance Exposure
Gain practical exposure to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, Windows systems, security tools, networking concepts, NERC CIP documentation, evidence collection, and audit-readiness support.
Coaching & Mentorship
Learn from experienced security operations, engineering, and compliance professionals who can provide guidance, feedback, and insight into cybersecurity within the electric utility industry.
Professional Development
Build transferable skills through technical assignments, research, analysis, documentation, audit support, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration.
Future Career Opportunities
Successful students may be considered for future internships, co-op rotations, or full-time opportunities when business need, role availability, graduation timing, and qualifications align.
Work Environment
GSOC offers a professional, collaborative learning environment where students work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to cybersecurity operations, regulatory compliance, and the electric utility industry. Students are expected to follow workplace, safety, confidentiality, cybersecurity, and department-specific requirements while participating in onboarding, regular check-ins, feedback discussions, and end-of-assignment activities.
Program participation does not guarantee future employment. Future opportunities are evaluated according to business need, available positions, graduation timing, and individual qualifications.
Why Join GSOC
At GSOC, your work can contribute to something bigger. You'll gain exposure to the cybersecurity operations and regulatory practices that help protect critical infrastructure and support safe, reliable electric system operations.
You'll also have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful cyber and compliance initiatives, and explore how your Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering background can translate into a future career in the electric utility industry.
Apply Today
If you're ready to apply your technical curiosity, analytical skills, and interest in cybersecurity and compliance to meaningful work, we encourage you to apply for the Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern opportunity with Security Operations.
GSOC does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a valid, executed agreement will become the property of GSOC, and no placement fee will be paid.
Compliance Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Compliance Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role seems urgent
Large banks, insurers, and regulated companies recruit summer compliance interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before December. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and set a recurring reminder so you catch both cycles.
Build a portfolio before your first application
Compliance intern screens look for evidence of analytical thinking, not years of experience. Document two or three projects: a policy gap analysis, a mock audit checklist, or a regulatory research brief. Note the frameworks or tools you used and make the work accessible so recruiters can assess it directly.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured compliance programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and speeds up response time for roles not linked to a formal campus partnership.
Practice the compliance intern screen out loud
Compliance intern interviews often include a written exercise or case scenario testing your ability to identify regulatory risk, draft a policy summary, or flag a compliance gap in a hypothetical situation. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguity as much as the final response.
Target structured compliance programs at the start of your search
Larger financial institutions, healthcare companies, and government contractors run rotational or cohort-based compliance internship programs designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs fill in the first application wave, often before general openings go live, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply as soon as they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 43% of the compliance internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Sorting by work type first saves time and keeps your application energy focused.
Compliance Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a compliance internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio showing policy analysis, audit prep, or risk assessments gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to open roles and attend campus career fairs, where compliance recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a compliance internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for compliance interns is performance on real work, whether the team has headcount, and how early in the internship you signal interest. Position yourself by delivering on every assignment, but don't count on a return offer when planning your job search.
When should I apply for compliance internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large financial institutions, banks, and regulated companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the actual start date, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly throughout the year means you won't miss either cycle.
Are compliance internships paid?
Most professional compliance internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so checking each posting is the most reliable way to know what a specific role offers.
What should a compliance internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented projects that show policy research, regulatory analysis, risk identification, or audit support, noting the tools used and linking to any published work or case studies where possible. Add relevant coursework in areas like business law, finance, or risk management. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote compliance internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 57% of the compliance internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before seats close.
Can international students get compliance internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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