Security & AI Governance Intern — Summer 2027 (Columbus)

Express; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Internship Program by Express offers a 10-week, paid internship for rising juniors, seniors, and grad students at our Columbus, Ohio headquarters. You’ll gain hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship while exploring a multi-brand retail environment.

Responsibilities include supporting information security governance, designing AI controls, and assisting with security across our digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week).
• Four-days-in-office requirement.
• Relocate to office location (Housing accommodations not provided).
• Commit to the entire 10 weeks (June 2–August 5).
• Preferred GPA at or above 3.2.

Responsibilities

• Support team owning Phoenix Retail's information security strategy, roadmap, governance model, security policy framework, and AI security governance.
• Help design, implement, and monitor controls for AI technologies.
• Assist with application security across Phoenix Retail's digital commerce and enterprise application portfolio.
• Assist with mapping current activities to CIS Critical Security Controls and developing plans to close coverage gaps.
• Partner with Internal Audit on control testing, evidence, and remediation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Rising undergrad/grad student

Job description

PHOENIX Internship Program by Express offers a 10-week, paid internship for rising juniors, seniors, and grad students at our Columbus, Ohio headquarters. You’ll gain hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship while exploring a multi-brand retail environment.

Responsibilities include supporting information security governance, designing AI controls, and assisting with security across our digital platforms.