Security Controls Intern

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Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a Security Controls Intern to help ensure the effectiveness of our security controls. You will review, test, and document control activities using data-driven techniques to support compliance and risk management efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in security control reviews and help test control activities, using data from security tools to capture evidence.
• You will help identify potential gaps in controls and support recommendations for improvement.
• Help document observations, including root cause analysis and applicable remediation steps, and help prepare reports on control performance.
• Follow established testing methodologies and apply data-driven techniques to support security control reviews.
• You will collaborate with team members and partners to understand how controls align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Pursue a degree in computer science, management information systems or relevant field.
• Interest in information security, cybersecurity and risk management.
• Familiarity with basic security concepts or openness to learn.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO ²⁷⁰⁰¹⁄₂₇₀₀₂, CIS Controls, COBIT.
• English proficiency of at least B2.
• Be available 36 hours of the week for the internship.
• Be enrolled in the university for the next 9 months of the internship.
• Be available to start in May 2026.
• You will receive a subsidy of $1,000 a month for the 9-month internship.

Additional Information

This is a home-based internship in Costa Rica. No relocation available.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian’s DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation let us know.