Responsibilities

Octave is seeking an IT Policy & Process Intern who will support initiatives that help advance IT policy and process improvements aligned with business and technical objectives. This role provides hands-on exposure to how enterprise IT policies are developed, maintained, and improved within a global organization.

The intern will work closely with IT leadership, regional IT teams, and subject matter experts to assist with policy documentation, process analysis, and continuous improvement activities. This position offers meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real-world IT governance and risk initiatives.

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of IT policies, standards, and procedures
• Support policy and process improvement initiatives through research, documentation, and analysis
• Help collect and analyze data related to process performance, risk reduction, and compliance
• Participate in internal audits, assessments, and gap analyses against established frameworks
• Coordinate with multi-functional and multi-national teams to gather input and requirements
• Support project planning, tracking, and reporting for IT policy and process initiatives
• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation for IT leadership and stakeholders

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to enterprise IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices
• Hands-on experience with industry frameworks such as ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST, and CMMC
• Experience working in a global IT organization with virtual teams
• Mentorship from experienced IT and security professionals

Education / Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field
• Strong interest in IT policy, process improvement, risk management, or governance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze information and document processes clearly and accurately
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred

• Coursework or exposure to IT governance, risk, or security concepts
• Familiarity with policy/process frameworks (ITIL, ISO, NIST)
• Experience with documentation, auditing, or project coordination

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About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle — Design, Build, Operate and Protect — where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option. 

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most. 

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.