Identity and Access Management Intern

Sun Life Financial; Ireland; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship

Mentor support

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking an Identity and Access Management Intern in Waterford, Ireland. You’ll work with cybersecurity professionals, gaining hands-on experience in IAM processes, access provisioning, and governance as part of a global financial services company.

This placement is open to current third-year degree students who must complete an internship as part of their course. The role is on-site at our Waterford office, with mentors, learning opportunities, and exposure to security standards.

Qualifications

• Interest in cybersecurity and IAM concepts.
• Desire to learn and grow in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Willingness to engage with global teams and complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support user access management and provisioning tasks.
• Assist with access-related inquiries and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with IAM teams on governance and security initiatives.
• Learn service levels and security policies in a global org.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Cybersecurity basics

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Third-year degree student

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

Vision & Mission: Sun Life is a global Financial Services company. Our Identity & Access Management team is responsible for ensuring that only authorized users have the appropriate access to perform their jobs, with team members located in Waterford and around the globe. Right now, we are looking for people who are passionate about technology and Information Security and the important role it plays in keeping people and their data safe to join us and experience what it’s like to work within the Information Security field.

Eligibility

These internship opportunities are open exclusively to current third-year degree students who are required to complete an internship or work placement as a mandatory part of their degree programme / coursework. Applicants must be returning to their studies following the internship and be able to provide confirmation from their educational institution that the placement forms part of their course requirements.

Core Competencies / Qualities

Are you curious about the world of cybersecurity and eager to learn new skills? Would you like to learn how organizations securely manage user identities and access to critical systems? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork and inclusion are valued? Are you interested in gaining hands‑on experience that will help launch your career? If this sounds like you, please read on.

Overview of what we do

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an exciting and expanding area within Cyber Security that offers many different career paths. IAM focuses on ensuring that the right individuals have the appropriate access to the systems and information they need to do their jobs, while preventing unauthorized access. Through a combination of processes, policies, and technology, IAM teams manage the entire lifecycle of digital identities, from onboarding and access provisioning to access changes and deactivation, helping organizations stay secure and compliant.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As an Identity and Access Management Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals while developing practical skills in Identity and Access Management.

During your internship, you will:

• Help manage user access across critical business systems and applications.
• Respond to access-related questions and support requests from employees.
• Investigate and resolve user access issues.
• Partner with multiple IAM teams to support access governance and security initiatives.
• Learn how service levels and operational standards are managed in a global organization.
• Support compliance activities by applying access control standards and security policies.

Interns in this position will work fully on-site at our Waterford office for the duration of their internship.

Job Category

IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date

23/10/2026

Shine together

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