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.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program as a freshman or sophomore
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Ability to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- Clear and professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Time management and organizational skills
- Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Internet research experience
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity, identity, authentication, authorization, and access control
- Cybersecurity coursework, projects, certifications, or personal experience
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID or Azure, cloud technologies, networking, or scripting
- Ability to develop professional relationships
Molina Healthcare Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid, including medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside options like HSA/FSA and disability coverage. Benefits are often seen as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and an ESPP are offered, and the retirement plan is commonly regarded as a plus. These features help round out compensation even when base pay is seen as only acceptable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are part of the offering, with time‑off benefits generally viewed favorably. Backup family care and an employee assistance program add practical support.
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Molina Healthcare Inc. is dedicated to delivering effective, reliable, and affordable health care to those who need it most. The company focuses on improving the health and well-being of its members and positively impacting the communities it serves. Recognized as a leader in the health insurance category, it provides essential healthcare services to ensure accessible and quality care for its members.
