About the role#
This is a full-time, 3-month internship with the option to extend for an additional 3 months. As a Cybersecurity Governance Analyst & Enablement Intern, you will join the Information Security team to gain hands-on experience in enterprise security governance practices. You will play a key role in laying the foundation for an eventual ISO 27001 certification.
What you'll do#
- Support foundation-building work for ISO 27001 certification.
- Perform risk assessments and document risk treatments along with follow-up actions.
- Generate governance-related dashboards for executive team leaders.
- Assist with security policy formulation and document management.
- Gather security control evidence and associated records.
- Support the management and setup of the governance SaaS platform.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, IT, or a related field.
- Familiarity with basic security or risk-management concepts through coursework or projects.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, specifically regarding documentation and evidence tracking.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote, distributed team.
- Good communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups of stakeholders and following up on requests.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Remote.
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with an estimated hourly rate between $18 and $20.
About Harmonic
Harmonic operates in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1988, the company provides software and cloud-based solutions for video, broadband, and media delivery. It is based in San Jose, California, and maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The firm focuses on technologies like streaming, gigabit broadband services, and media processing.
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