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Job Summary

The Information Security Intern will support initiatives aimed at strengthening the organization's security culture and operational controls. This role involves assisting with vulnerability management processes, identity and access management activities, and responding to low-complexity security tool requests. The intern will also participate in training and collaborate with both local and global operational teams. This position is ideal for students who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to develop technical and operational skills within a global digital infrastructure company.

Responsibilities

• Support the dissemination and reinforcement of Information Security culture across the organization

• Assist in activities related to vulnerability management tools and processes.

• Provide support in identity and access control tasks

• Participate in security awareness, privacy, and regulatory compliance training

• Assist the team with incident, request, and change management processes

• Collaborate with local and global operational teams

• Provide low‑complexity support for tools such as PAM, Password Vault, Access Control, and MFA.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields

• Enrollment from the 2nd semester onward and availability for a 2‑year internship

• Availability to work from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with two in‑office days at the Paulista office (São Paulo)

• Knowledge of Windows operating system (basic command usage), Excel, and PowerPoint

• Advanced English proficiency for conversation (will be tested)

Preferred

• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, among others

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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