Identity And Access Management Internships
Identity and access management internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working IAM 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 And Access Management Internship Search
Apply for summer roles before fall semester ends
Large employers in finance, healthcare, and technology close their summer IAM internship cohorts as early as November. Treat October and November as your primary application window for structured programs. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so searching year-round catches openings that bypass the fall recruiting cycle.
Build a lab portfolio before you send your first application
IAM hiring teams want evidence, not claims. Set up a home lab or use a cloud free tier to configure single sign-on, role-based access control, or directory services, then document each project in a GitHub repository or a written writeup with screenshots. That portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess at the intern level.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured IAM programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity reaches employers who never attend fairs.
Practice the IAM intern technical screen out loud
Most IAM intern interviews include a scenario-based or technical screen covering access control concepts, directory services, or basic scripting. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning at each step, since interviewers weigh how you think through an identity problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Find and apply to structured IAM rotational programs early
Several large technology, financial services, and defense employers run rotational internship programs that move participants across identity governance, provisioning, and security operations teams. These programs are built to train people new to the field, recruit heavily on campus in the fall, and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your target industry and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the identity and access management internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings on Migrate Mate, then filter by location and work type so every role you review is one you can actually take.
Identity And Access Management Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an identity and access management internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern stage. Build a portfolio that documents hands-on work with identity platforms, access control configurations, or directory services so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where IAM recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an identity and access management internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for IAM interns is consistent delivery on real project work, demonstrated ownership of access governance or provisioning tasks, and team headcount at offer time. Position yourself by treating every assignment as a performance sample without counting on a return offer as a given.
When should I apply for identity and access management internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in financial services, healthcare, and technology recruit for summer IAM internship cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies, government contractors, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year and checking regularly pays off.
Are identity and access management internships paid?
Most professional identity and access management internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in this field outside of a small number of nonprofit or government volunteer programs.
What should an identity and access management internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For each, name the identity platform or access control tools used and link to code repositories, lab writeups, or configuration documentation where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in cybersecurity, networking, or systems administration. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote identity and access management internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the identity and access management internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill quickly because they draw applicants from anywhere, so apply early and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through roles you cannot take.
What is a security operations or IAM rotational internship?
Some large technology, financial services, and defense employers run structured rotational internship programs that cycle participants across identity, access governance, and security operations teams over one or two summers. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit heavily from campus in the fall, and are competitive. Applying in the first wave of postings gives you the strongest shot at an interview.
Can international students get identity and 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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