Identity And Access Management Engineer Internships
Identity and access management engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in authentication systems and access controls, mentorship from working engineers, 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 And Access Management Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open identity and access management engineer internship applications in the fall for summer cohorts that are months away. Smaller companies and co-op programs post on a rolling basis closer to start dates. Check listings regularly starting in late summer so you catch structured programs before they close.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for identity and access management engineer interns expect limited work history and assess candidates on documented project work instead. Create two or three projects with linked code repositories, such as a role-based access control implementation, an SSO configuration, or a directory services lab, so recruiters have something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured identity and access management engineer internship programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster than through online portals. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Identity and access management engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering networking fundamentals, authentication protocols, and access control concepts, sometimes alongside a scenario-based problem. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud as you work through problems, since interviewers weigh how you think through a security scenario as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large technology, financial services, and enterprise software companies run formal identity and access management or security engineering internship cohorts designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often convert at higher rates than individual team placements. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the identity and access management engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before sorting through postings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Identity And Access Management Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an identity and access management engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that includes documented IAM projects, such as role-based access control implementations, single sign-on configurations, or directory service setups, with linked code repositories or write-ups that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an identity and access management engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For identity and access management engineer interns, what actually drives it is consistent delivery on real project work, team headcount at offer time, and communicating early that you want to return. Position yourself for the possibility by treating every assignment as production-quality work, without counting on the offer until it arrives.
When should I apply for identity and access management engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer identity and access management engineer interns the preceding fall, so applications open in August or September for roles that start the following June. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single application season keeps you from missing early-closing cohorts.
Are identity and access management engineer internships paid?
Most professional identity and access management engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established technology, financial services, and enterprise software employers, though they appear more often at early-stage startups and certain non-profit organizations.
What should an identity and access management engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and link to the work, such as a GitHub repository showing an OAuth integration, a write-up of a directory services lab, or a configured multi-factor authentication demo. Add relevant coursework in networking, cryptography, or operating systems, and keep the entire resume to one page.
Are there remote identity and access management engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the identity and access management engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants nationally, so apply early once you decide remote works for your situation. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to before you start sorting through postings.
Can international students get identity and access management engineer 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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