Intern, Information Security

Position Summary

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an Information Security Risk and Compliance Intern to join the Information Security Department in New York City for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. This position reports to the Senior Analyst, Information Security, and is part of the team responsible for securing Sony’s information assets and continually enhancing SCA’s Information Security program.

This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across risk domains, help shape the future of security governance, and contribute to fostering a security-first culture. This is a hybrid role, with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function within the program.
• Support risk assessment of prospective third parties to evaluate their security posture and compliance practices.
• Assist in preparing detailed reports on risk findings and security gaps following third-party risk assessment.
• Assist in maintaining third-party asset inventory in the GRC tool.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of third-party risk management processes.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of information security awareness, training, and education program materials.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS) is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of GRC tools such as RSA Archer is a plus.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, and the ability/interest in creating engaging awareness materials.
• Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to write clear, unambiguous instructions.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

The target hourly rate for this internship is $24.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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