INTERN - 6 months - Information Assurance Intern - Belgrade

Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.
 
Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring together talented experts across a broad spectrum of business critical corporate functions. Every role plays an essential part in enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our teams are agile, collaborative, and committed to delivering—for each other, for our customers, and ultimately for the people who rely on the services we support.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
 
Why Syneos Health
• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress. 

Job Responsibilities

The Information Security Assurance Intern will support the Information Security Assurance team in assessing, monitoring, and improving the organization’s security and compliance posture. This internship provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance activities, security assessments, and audit support. The intern will work closely with security professionals to help ensure adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

·       Assist in conducting information security risk assessments and control reviews.

·       Support the collection, analysis, and maintenance of security and compliance documentation.

·       Participate in internal and external audit preparation activities.

·       Assist with monitoring compliance against security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other applicable regulations.

·       Help track remediation activities for identified security risks, audit findings, and compliance gaps.

·       Review security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational requirements.

·       Support third-party/vendor security assessments and due diligence reviews.

·       Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.

·       Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.

·       Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity risks, threats, and industry best practices.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Legal, Privacy, Risk Management, and Compliance.

·       Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field.

·       Basic understanding of information security principles, risk management, and compliance concepts.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment.

·       Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, HIPAA, or GDPR.

·       Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management, access control, data protection, and incident response.

·       Experience with data analysis, reporting, or governance tools.

·       Relevant coursework, projects, or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, ISC2 CC) are a plus.

During the internship, the candidate will gain practical experience in:

·       Security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

·       Security audits and assessments

·       Third-party risk management

·       Policy and control development

·       Regulatory and industry compliance programs

·       Security metrics and reporting

·       Enterprise cybersecurity operations and assurance practices

·       Attention to detail

·       Critical thinking

·       Professional integrity and confidentiality

·       Initiative and curiosity

·       Organizational skills

·       Collaboration and teamwork

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
 

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Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.