Intern - IT Undergraduate Student

Information Security Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite (U.S.)

Duration: 13 Weeks (Late May – Mid-August)

About WEX

WEX is a global commerce platform that simplifies how businesses operate. For over 40 years, our purpose has been simple: reduce administrative burdens, streamline payments, and manage mobility. Powered by 7,200+ professionals across 16 countries, WEX supports more than 20 million SaaS accounts, 8 million Health Savings Accounts, and 19+ million vehicles worldwide.

The WEX Summer Internship Program

Our 13-week paid internship is designed to help you build real-world experience, expand your technical skill set, and kickstart your career. You won't just shadow team members—you will own high-impact projects that directly support WEX’s mission.

Program Highlights:

• Mentorship & Development: Weekly learning sessions, executive exposure, and direct mentorship from industry experts.

• Flexibility: Remote, hybrid, and onsite role options across the U.S.

• Career Growth: High-performing interns are prioritized for post-graduation full-time roles or extended school-year internships.

About the Role & Team

WEX’s Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team operates in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment. We are looking for an energetic, curious, and collaborative Information Security Intern who is excited to explore how next-generation technologies—such as Generative AI and agentic workflows—are reshaping corporate defense and risk management.

In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise security operations, risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance while actively researching and deploying AI tools to modernize security operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• AI-Driven Security & Automation: Explore and test Generative AI (GenAI) and agentic AI tools to automate routine compliance tracking, evidence gathering, and risk reporting.

• Policy & Governance: Assist in updating enterprise information security policies and guidelines, including emerging governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment and data privacy.

• Risk Management: Support third-party supply chain risk assessments, evaluating how vendors integrate AI capabilities and manage sub-processor risk.

• Compliance & Auditing: Help track alignment with major industry frameworks (PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and leverage automation tools to streamline audit evidence collection.

• Security Culture & Training: Contribute to security awareness initiatives, incorporating topics on emerging threats, prompt injection, and safe usage of enterprise AI tools.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, Legal, Procurement, and AI governance teams to integrate security and privacy controls into business initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience You’ll Bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Data Science, or a related field.

• Must have completed at least your Sophomore year by May 2027.

• Basic understanding of risk management, IT architecture, operating systems, networking, and foundational cybersecurity principles.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• AI Familiarity: Active interest or hands-on experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) or understanding the basics of agentic AI frameworks and prompt engineering.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to use technology to optimize manual processes.

• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical and security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working with bleeding-edge technology in a collaborative environment.