Intern-Identity Access Management

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team is responsible for managing user identities, provisioning and deprovisioning access, enforcing least privilege principles, supporting access governance, and maintaining authentication and authorization controls across enterprise systems. This internship role will assist in IAM operational and governance activities. The intern will gain exposure to identity lifecycle management, access certifications, role-based access controls (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), and authentication technologies such as Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This role requires the ability to learn and understand Identity & Access Management concepts, enterprise systems, security policies and standards, and regulatory requirements at a foundational level.

What You'll Do:

• Assisting with user access provisioning and deprovisioning processes
• Supporting access reviews and certification campaigns
• Reviewing and documenting IAM processes and procedures
• Monitoring and tracking access-related tickets and remediation efforts
• Assisting with role and entitlement analysis to support least privilege initiatives
• Participating in meetings with application owners and business stakeholders
• Documenting IAM controls and supporting audit and compliance requests
• Helping maintain IAM tools and systems documentation
• Performing trend analysis related to access requests and access control issues

Knowledge and Skills / Technology Used

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
• Familiarity with basic IT concepts (Active Directory, networking fundamentals, operating systems)
• Interest in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, or IT Governance
• Exposure to or interest in IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk, or similar platforms) is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to self-start and work independently while collaborating within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic technology environment
• Ability to listen, accept feedback, and incorporate input from team members

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

$24.00-$28.00 Hourly

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.