Summer Internship 2026 – IT Systems Audit & SOX Compliance

Your Next Career Opportunity – IT Systems Audit & SOX Compliance

You’ll get hands-on experience working with real systems, real controls, and real stakeholders across the organization. From learning how enterprise systems operate behind the scenes to understanding how risks are managed at scale, you’ll build skills that translate directly into careers in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, and beyond.

This internship isn’t about watching from the sidelines; instead, you’ll actively contribute to projects that matter. You’ll test key technology controls, uncover insights that drive better decisions, and help strengthen the reliability and security of critical systems. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with experienced auditors who will support your learning, challenge your thinking, and help you grow.

If you're curious, love understanding how things work, enjoy solving puzzles, and want meaningful experience that sets you apart in today’s tech-driven environment, this role is designed for you.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Support SOX IT controls testing including IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and key reports across multiple systems.
• Participate in process walkthroughs and assist in documenting business processes, control points, and audit observations.
• Assist with evaluating IT risks and controls, including user access management, change management, and IT operations.
• Analyze data from various systems to support audit testing, validation, and reporting.
• Contribute to identifying control gaps, assessing their potential impact, and developing practical recommendations.
• Help prepare audit workpapers, dashboards, and management status updates that summarize testing progress and results.
• Research IT audit trends, SOX regulatory updates, and industry best practices to support continuous improvement.
• Provide general departmental support, including ad-hoc administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed within the last 12 months) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and collaborate within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to data tools like Excel PivotTables, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.
• Basic understanding of IT controls, cybersecurity principles, or technology operations (coursework is acceptable).
• Prior internship, work experience, or relevant class project related to IT, audit, or risk management is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.
• Moderate noise level.