Identity Access Management Internships
Identity access management internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience securing enterprise systems, mentorship from working IAM engineers and security practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, with Costco Wholesale, Southwest Power Pool, and St. Luke's Health System among the employers posting roles now.
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See related jobsCostco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.
Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.
The Costco Digital Services Division is inviting students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university to participate in a 12-week paid internship program during 2027. Interns will work within specific areas in Costco’s Information Systems Division. Interns will attend presentations given by various members of Executive Management from IT and other areas of the Company. At the end of the internship period, the intern will create and present a summary of their experience to their management and peers. Interns will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Housing is not provided. The program runs mid-June to early September and is located in Issaquah, WA. No out of state work allowed. All interns are required to be in the office 5 days a week and must adhere to the CDS.
Team Description:
Costco’s Identity and Access Management team is responsible for the design and implementation of Identity solutions that align with business goals and objectives. This is an intern role that is responsible for learning the design, implementation, and operations of identity systems in the Provisioning domain.
NOTE: While participating in the IT Internship program, an individual will be classified as an hourly temporary employee for the duration of the program. During the program, the individual may be asked to undergo the normal interview process for a level 1 position. If the individual is offered a position, they will be converted to the employment status matching open job they were selected for. If they are not selected for a regular position, the internship position will be complete in a maximum of twelve weeks.
If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.
ROLE
- Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
- Works independently and within a team environment.
- Pays attention to detail, self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and complete assignments on time.
- Learns and applies new concepts, processes and tools.
- Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
- Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders and all levels of management.
- Understands and follows least privilege access principles while adhering to best practices in Identity Lifecycle Management.
- Triages issues under pressure and provides technical direction to peers.
- Plans, implements and analyzes provisioning architectures in a Global Enterprise environment.
- Provides leadership to large-scale enterprise IT projects and applies structured lifecycles (Plan, Design, and Implement) that meet business units' overall needs.
REQUIRED
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, and stay well organized.
- Must be maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college or university.
Recommended
- Costco warehouse, Ecommerce or retail experience is a plus.
- Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
California applicants, please review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
Pay Range: $21.00/hr - $32.90/hr
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.
Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.
The Costco Digital Services Division is inviting students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university to participate in a 12-week paid internship program during 2027. Interns will work within specific areas in Costco’s Information Systems Division. Interns will attend presentations given by various members of Executive Management from IT and other areas of the Company. At the end of the internship period, the intern will create and present a summary of their experience to their management and peers. Interns will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Housing is not provided. The program runs mid-June to early September and is located in Issaquah, WA. No out of state work allowed. All interns are required to be in the office 5 days a week and must adhere to the CDS.
Team Description:
Costco’s Identity and Access Management team is responsible for the design and implementation of Identity solutions that align with business goals and objectives. This is an intern role that is responsible for learning the design, implementation, and operations of identity systems in the Provisioning domain.
NOTE: While participating in the IT Internship program, an individual will be classified as an hourly temporary employee for the duration of the program. During the program, the individual may be asked to undergo the normal interview process for a level 1 position. If the individual is offered a position, they will be converted to the employment status matching open job they were selected for. If they are not selected for a regular position, the internship position will be complete in a maximum of twelve weeks.
If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.
ROLE
- Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
- Works independently and within a team environment.
- Pays attention to detail, self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and complete assignments on time.
- Learns and applies new concepts, processes and tools.
- Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
- Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders and all levels of management.
- Understands and follows least privilege access principles while adhering to best practices in Identity Lifecycle Management.
- Triages issues under pressure and provides technical direction to peers.
- Plans, implements and analyzes provisioning architectures in a Global Enterprise environment.
- Provides leadership to large-scale enterprise IT projects and applies structured lifecycles (Plan, Design, and Implement) that meet business units' overall needs.
REQUIRED
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, and stay well organized.
- Must be maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college or university.
Recommended
- Costco warehouse, Ecommerce or retail experience is a plus.
- Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
California applicants, please review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
Pay Range: $21.00/hr - $32.90/hr
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
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Tips for Your Identity Access Management Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers with structured IT or cybersecurity internship cohorts recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Starting your search early gives you access to the most competitive programs before they fill.
Build an IAM lab project before you apply
Hiring teams for identity access management internships expect limited work history, so your projects are your proof. Set up an identity provider, configure role-based access controls, or script an access review workflow, then document the work in a public repository or write-up. That artifact gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate beyond your coursework list.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured IAM and cybersecurity programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff may already know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
IAM intern screens typically include scenario-based questions on access control concepts, directory services, authentication protocols, and identity governance, sometimes paired with a short technical exercise. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through access and security problems as much as the final answer you give.
Target structured IAM and cybersecurity internship programs early
Larger employers in financial services, technology, and healthcare often run cohort-based security internship programs designed to train people new to identity and access management. These programs recruit months ahead of their start dates and fill in the first wave of applications. Identify the ones that match your background and apply before the general posting period begins.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the identity access management internships listed here, so the split between on-site and remote or hybrid options is real and worth knowing upfront. Decide what you can commit to, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate before you start reviewing listings so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take.
Identity Access Management Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an identity access management internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For IAM candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented lab or home environment project, think a configured identity provider, an access policy write-up, or a directory services demo. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an identity access management internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For IAM interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real access governance or provisioning work, available headcount on the security team, and return-offer timing, which varies by employer. Position yourself by delivering on your assigned project and building relationships with your team, without counting on a return offer as a given.
When should I apply for identity access management internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, especially those with structured security or IT internship cohorts, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that fill quickly at any time of year.
Are identity access management internships paid?
Most professional identity access management internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and many listings show pay ranges where the employer chooses to disclose them. Unpaid arrangements are rare for technical security internships and more common at nonprofits or very small organizations, so it's worth reading each listing carefully.
What should an identity access management internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show what you built and what tools you used, such as an IAM lab with linked configuration documentation, a directory services or single sign-on write-up, or a scripted access-review workflow with code on a public repository. Add relevant coursework in cybersecurity, networking, or identity protocols, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote identity access management internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the identity access management internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a security operations center (SOC) analyst internship in identity access management?
Some larger enterprises and managed security service providers run structured SOC analyst internship programs that include a rotation through access management, identity governance, and incident response functions. These programs target people new to the field and are built to develop foundational IAM skills quickly. They recruit early, often months before the start date, and seats fill in the first wave of applications, so identify and apply as soon as they open.
Can international students get identity access management internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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