Identity Security Engineering Intern
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14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As Marqetas Identity Security Engineering Intern you will bring a strong passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cloud-native this role you will support the teams implementation of modern identity strategies that secure access across all of Marqetas systems and services built entirely in the cloud with no data-center footprint.
This will be a 12 week internship program beginning on June 1st and running through August 21st 2026.
This position is not for an existing vacancy.
The Impact Youll Have
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of identity and access controls for Marqetas AWS cloud infrastructure and critical SaaS applications.
- Contribute to projects focused on improving Marqetas overall Identity and Access Management (IAM) posture with a specific focus on Okta configurations single sign-on (SSO) multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Support the team in securing third-party vendor integrations and ensuring compliance with identity-related security policies across the cloud and SaaS landscape.
- Help automate identity lifecycle processes such as provisioning and de-provisioning utilizing tools like Okta to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Document security policies procedures and standards to ensure clear and consistent guidelines for identity management within the company.
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related technical field.
- Foundational knowledge of core security concepts especially principles related to Identity and Access Management (IAM) and authentication/authorization protocols (e.g. SAML OAuth OIDC).
- Familiarity with the AWS cloud platform and the security challenges associated with a cloud-native and SaaS-heavy environment.
- Eagerness to learn and take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced high-growth fintech environment.
Nice-To-Haves
- Prior academic or project experience with Okta (or a similar enterprise Identity Provider) administration or development.
- Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g. Python Go) for security automation and data analysis.
- Familiarity with AWS IAM including roles policies and best practices for securing cloud resources.
- A relevant security certification (e.g. Security CCSP) or coursework focused on cloud and identity security.
Typical Process
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Hiring Manager Video Call
- Final Round consisting ofmin calls
- Offer!
Compensation and Benefits
Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location.
When determining pay we consider several factors including but not limited to skills prior experience and work location. The 2026 Internship hourly rate reflected in CAD is: 37/hr
Along with monetary compensation Marqeta offers
For Interns:
- Paid Holidays
- A Remote Flex First Environment
- A Mentor and Intern Buddy
- Real Life Projects
For Full Time Employees:
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible vacation time
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual development dollars to support our people growth and development
- Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Transform your business with Marqeta's modern card issuing platform. Our open API platform allows businesses to instantly issue cards and process payments.
