2025 Summer Internship - Security & Compliance Team

About OpenSesame

At OpenSesame, we’re on a mission to unlock the full potential of the world's workforce by helping companies build skillful, agile teams. Our comprehensive library of over 40,000 top-tier eLearning courses empowers businesses to develop their people, fueling success and driving results. But at the heart of what we do, it’s not just about selling courses—it’s about transforming careers and helping people thrive in their roles.

We’re at an exciting crossroads in our growth journey, with expanding products, an ever-growing partner network, and a customer base that’s eager for more. We’re ready to scale even further, and we need the brightest minds to help us get there.

www.opensesame.com/about 

Internship Overview

OpenSesame seeks passionate, driven students to join us for a paid summer internship program. Suppose you’re intelligent, curious, and full of fresh ideas. In that case, this is your chance to collaborate with an exceptional team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

As a Compliance and Security Analyst Intern, you’ll work on real-world compliance and security challenges, contribute to impactful solutions, and collaborate with teams across OpenSesame to strengthen our security and compliance posture.

About the Security and Compliance Team

At OpenSesame, our Security and Compliance Team ensures our company meets the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements. We focus on compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other security frameworks, vendor risk assessments, incident response, and policy enforcement.

Our team partners across departments to mitigate risks, respond to security threats, and maintain a strong security culture. Through continuous learning and innovation, we protect the organization and help drive secure business growth.

Performance Objectives

2 Weeks

• Gain hands-on experience with GRC compliance tools such as Drata and security frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
• Shadow team members to understand security and compliance workflows.
• Participate in discussions on regulatory requirements and security best practices.
• Become familiar with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools for tracking compliance-related tasks and projects. 

30 Days

• Assist in collecting and reviewing evidence for audits and compliance tracking.
• Assist in managing and maintaining our Trust Center portal for customers. 
• Help assess vendor security and document compliance findings.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and policy training.

60 Days

• Take ownership of assigned security and compliance tasks, contributing independently to projects.
• Become comfortable owning several audit evidence collection tasks in Drata.
• Assist in analyzing vulnerability findings and manage the tracking of monitoring remediation efforts.

Additional Program Details

Application Closes: 

• Friday, March 14th, 2025

Program Dates: 

• Start: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
• End: Friday, August 15, 2025

Commitment:

• Full-time (40 hours/week) for 7 ½ weeks

Compensation:

• Standard: $18/hour

Fully Remote Role: Interns must have a personal computer and access to consistent high-speed internet during working hours.

Opportunities and Expectations: As a summer intern at OpenSesame, you’ll have the chance to grow your skills through training courses and meaningful work. You’ll also participate in enriching program events, including learning opportunities, networking, community service projects, and book club discussions. 

Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other interns on a group-led project that will have a real impact.

Interview Process: After the initial resume review, selected applicants will be invited to complete a creative project of their choice—such as a video, vision board, writing sample, or website—to showcase their skills and answer questions about why they’re interested in this opportunity and what makes them a great fit. This will be followed by interviews with our team.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your creativity, energy, and problem-solving skills to OpenSesame. We’re excited to see what you’ll bring to the table!

Location: This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. For more information on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.