Intern

Molina Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to support the Information Security team with a focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM). You will assist with access management, identity governance, provisioning, and security automation in a healthcare setting.

This 10-week, full-time internship offers hands-on experience with IAM concepts and cloud identity, under HIPAA guidelines, and the chance to collaborate with experienced security professionals.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and ability to develop relationships.
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; internet research experience.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Cybersecurity coursework, projects, certifications, or personal experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support IAM activities including user access, access reviews, identity governance, and provisioning/deprovisioning.
• Assist with PAM, CIAM, cloud identity, and security automation initiatives.
• Analyze access/security data to identify risks, gaps, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Support cybersecurity documentation, reporting, testing, and project activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Access control

Access reviews

Identity governance

Provisioning/deprovisioning

PAM/CIAM

Cloud identity

Security automation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Active Directory/Entra ID/Azure

Scripting knowledge

Education

Undergraduate student (freshman/sophomore) with GPA 3.0+

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Internet research

Job description

JOB SUMMARY (Purpose Of The Job & High-level Summary)

The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a stepping stone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.

The Cybersecurity Intern will support Molina’s Information Security organization, with a primary focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and identity security. The intern will work alongside cybersecurity professionals on initiatives related to access management, identity governance, privileged access, authentication, and cloud identity. This role provides hands‑on experience applying cybersecurity concepts in a healthcare environment.

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity, identity, authentication, authorization, and access control.
• Support IAM activities including user access, access reviews, identity governance, and provisioning/deprovisioning.
• Assist with PAM, CIAM, cloud identity, and security automation initiatives.
• Analyze access/security data and assist with identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support cybersecurity documentation, reporting, testing, and project activities.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure, cloud technologies, networking, or scripting is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self‑motivated and ability to develop relationships.
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Cybersecurity coursework, projects, certifications, or personal experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Required Education

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Able to commit to the full‑time, 10‑week internship program

Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Pay Range: $8.33 - $18.05 / HOURLY

• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.