About the role#
The Cybersecurity Internship at Molina Healthcare provides hands-on experience within our Information Security organization. You will focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and identity security while working alongside cybersecurity professionals. This 10-week program is designed to provide practical insight into applying cybersecurity concepts within a healthcare environment.
What you'll do#
- Support IAM activities, including user access, access reviews, identity governance, and provisioning/deprovisioning.
- Assist with initiatives related to PAM, CIAM, cloud identity, and security automation.
- Analyze access and security data to help identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with cybersecurity documentation, reporting, testing, and project activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a freshman or sophomore in an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- A basic understanding of cybersecurity, identity, authentication, authorization, and access control.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and maintain compliance with HIPAA.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet research.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to build professional relationships.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure, cloud technologies, networking, or scripting is preferred, as is relevant coursework, projects, or certifications.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, remote internship for Summer 2027.
- You must be able to commit to the full 10-week program.
About Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare operates as a public company focused on government-sponsored health care programs. Founded in 1980 and based in Long Beach, California, the organization manages health plans for families and individuals. It maintains contracts with state governments across 19 states to provide managed care services. The company also offers Medicare products and manages care for individuals eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
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