Cybersecurity Intern: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Daimler Truck AG • Detroit, MI

11h • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Intern at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), you will support cybersecurity risk management initiatives across corporate Information Technology (IT) and plant-floor Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will gain hands-on experience applying cybersecurity frameworks and controls in a hybrid enterprise and work alongside experienced practitioners on activities aligned with standards including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and the ISO 27000 series.

The role includes supporting information classification, policy and standards compliance, cybersecurity metrics, risk assessments, audit preparation, and control validation. The internship begins in May or June. Interns may have an opportunity to transition to a full-time position, subject to manager evaluations and business availability. The position is based in Detroit, Michigan, with a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program or higher at an accredited college or university, or graduated within one year of the position start date in May or June.
• Proficiency with generative AI tools for research, analysis, automation, and problem solving, including validating outputs for accuracy.
• Familiarity with AI agents and agentic workflows and their use in automating multi-step tasks and improving cybersecurity and GRC processes.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical colleagues and business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain cybersecurity and GRC topics to audiences with varying technical knowledge.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with meetings, stakeholder discussions, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Knowledge of information security concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, access control, and risk management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• A degree focus in Cybersecurity, Information Systems or Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Network Management and Security, Computer Science, or a related business or technology program; relevant cybersecurity GRC coursework is preferred.
• Coursework in cybersecurity, information systems, or risk management.
• Exposure to identity and access management (IAM) concepts.
• Awareness of frameworks such as NIST, NIS2, TISAX, and ISO 27001.
• Interest in manufacturing or industrial cybersecurity, particularly OT security.
• Creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to risk management activities across IT and OT environments.
• Identify, document, and track cybersecurity risks, including risks involving plant-floor OT systems.
• Support risk assessments, business impact analysis inputs, and mitigation tracking.
• Assist in defining, tracking, and reporting cybersecurity KPIs and KRIs to measure effectiveness, compliance posture, and risk trends.
• Support information classification and data governance initiatives by helping classify data and systems based on sensitivity and criticality.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for internal and external audits, cybersecurity assessments, and control validation activities.
• Help ensure documentation traceability and audit readiness.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering, based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.
• Relocation assistance may be available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern