About the role#
This summer internship provides hands-on experience within the Information Security organization at Molina Healthcare. You will focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and identity security while working alongside cybersecurity professionals. This role is designed for students to gain professional experience and insight into healthcare cybersecurity operations.
What you'll do#
- Support IAM activities such as user access, access reviews, identity governance, and provisioning tasks.
- Assist with initiatives involving Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), cloud identity, and security automation.
- Analyze security data to help identify risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with cybersecurity documentation, reporting, testing, and various project activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a freshman or sophomore in an undergraduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
- A basic understanding of cybersecurity, identity, authentication, authorization, and access control.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet research.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10-week program.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure, cloud technologies, networking, or scripting is a plus.
- Relevant coursework, projects, or certifications are preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is remote.
- The program term is Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
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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