Security and Compliance Analyst Intern

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

This is a 12 week internship program beginning on May 26th 2026 or June 22nd 2026

Location: Onsite 5 day's a week at Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA

Our Team's Vision:

Illumio’s GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) team plays a critical role in enabling business growth and fostering customer trust. Our mission is to ensure Illumio’s security posture meets the highest standards of transparency, trust, and regulatory compliance. As a GRC Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting internal controls, risk assessments, audits, and customer assurance activities. You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to initiatives that strengthen Illumio’s security and compliance programs while learning how GRC supports the broader business.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in preparing documentation for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS audits

• Support the development and maintenance of GRC and Security & Compliance policies and procedures

• Conduct research on regulatory updates and help assess their impact on internal controls

• Participate in internal compliance reviews and risk assessments across business units

• Help maintain documentation of compliance activities and audit evidence

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze compliance data

• Assist with refining customer responses facilitated by the AI assistant within Drata/Safebase

• Contribute to the development of dashboards and tools for compliance reporting using platforms like Apptega

What You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field and an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027

• Strong interest in security, compliance, and risk management

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, COSO, COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001/27701, PCI-DSS 4.0, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, or ISO/IEC 42001 is a plus

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint preferred

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience working with large-scale cloud systems

• Exposure to industry-standard tools for monitoring, observability, and automation

• Mentorship from experienced engineers in SRE, DevOps, and platform engineering

• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that support Illumio’s cloud platform

Compensation: $ 30 USD

Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

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