Identity & Access Management (IAM) Intern - Cybersecurity / Information Security

the Identity and Access Management (IAM) program, which is responsible for controlling user access to systems, applications, and sensitive data across the organization.

This internship provides hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms and exposure to real-world cybersecurity practices, including identity lifecycle management, access governance, and security operations.

What You'll Do

• Assist in managing user identities, authentication processes, and access provisioning/deprovisioning
• Support account creation, modification, and termination activities across enterprise systems
• Help maintain and improve IAM workflows within platforms such as Okta, Active Directory, and Saviynt
• Participate in access reviews (user roles and entitlements) to ensure appropriate access controls are in place
• Help troubleshoot user access issues and escalate as needed
• Assist with documentation of IAM processes and procedures for audit and compliance purposes
• Support integration efforts between IAM systems and business applications
• Contribute to enforcement of access control policies and cybersecurity standards
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and business teams on identity-related initiatives

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to enterprise IAM and Identity Governance (IGA) platforms
• Understanding of user lifecycle management (join, move, leave processes)
• Experience with access controls, role-based access, and security policies
• Insight into regulatory and audit requirements in a financial services environment
• Participation in ongoing IAM modernization initiatives (automation, integration, etc.)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:




• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Computer Science
• Information Systems or related field




• Basic understanding of IT or security concepts (networks, Active Directory, authentication, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with identity systems (Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD, etc.)
• Exposure to cybersecurity principles (least privilege, MFA, access controls)
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Interest in governance, risk, or compliance

Why Join Us

• Hands-on experience in a real-world enterprise cybersecurity program
• Work alongside experienced IAM engineers and security professionals
• Exposure to modern identity platforms and automation initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to projects impacting enterprise security