About the role#
This summer internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work within the Identity & Access Management function. You will contribute to critical security and compliance projects, helping to standardize how permissions are managed across the organization. This role is designed to provide practical experience in IT governance while helping you build a professional foundation in the manufacturing and packaging industry.
What you'll do#
- Interview department leads to document current tool usage and access patterns.
- Map systems, applications, and files to three standardized permission roles: Analyst (read-only), Engineer (edit), and Admin (configuration).
- Identify access gaps, over-privileged accounts, and undocumented tools for IT review.
- Build and maintain a master role-based access control (RBAC) matrix spanning all departments.
- Coordinate with IT to validate access mappings against live system configurations.
- Draft role definition documentation for use in onboarding, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Prepare reports and presentations on findings using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Present final recommendations to HR and IT leadership at the conclusion of the program.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a college degree, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented approach with solid organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive access and permissions information with discretion.
- Comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with enterprise SaaS tools such as CRM, ERP, or HRIS is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (South End office).
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
