Cybersecurity Intern - IAM

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

The Visa Internship Program is the biggest step you can take to joining our Revolution of Payments Innovation. During this intensive 12-week internship, you will work on challenging and rewarding assignments, gain exposure to Visa business leaders and executives, and participate in social and networking opportunities. From technology to business, we are looking for people who can innovate, collaborate, and drive Visa into the next era of an already rapidly evolving digital marketplace. If you’re up for the challenge, do consider joining us!

Cybersecurity is at the heart of our culture. Our diligence and expertise are what makes us the undisputed leader in electronic payments. We’ve made it our priority to create a top-tier Security Architecture team, poised to defend us against any potential cyber threats.

We’re looking for those of you who are inherently driven and fascinated by the art and science of cyber defense. We’ll arm you with the very best tools and tech so that you can deliver top notch results.

Essential Functions:

Application, Component, and Appliances Enrollment:

• Design and implement robust data pipelines and automated tools to facilitate the onboarding of applications, components, and appliances into IAM governance and identity management platforms (such as SailPoint, Okta, and Azure AD).
• Actively participate in the enrollment process Application, Component, and Appliances to ensure seamless integration with IAM systems, leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance both efficiency and system performance.
• Analyze complex application architectures to standardize authentication and authorization models, thereby ensuring scalable and secure identity management.

Advanced Governance of Applications, Components, and Appliances:

• Integrate advanced AI and generative AI technologies—including LLM-based chatbots, anomaly detection, and automated workflows—into IAM processes to elevate security, mitigate risks, and optimize operational effectiveness, all while adhering to relevant regulatory and industry standards. Key responsibilities include:
• Automating IAM control operations, such as validating control evidence from application owners during self-attestation, to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Developing, monitoring, and optimizing application access governance automations through state-of-the-art AI and machine learning methods.
• Managing incidents and RTIMs with AI-driven response and mitigation strategies to minimize organizational risk and downtime.
• Conducting sophisticated data analysis with tools like Excel, SQL, and Python (including Pandas and NumPy) to validate IAM controls, enhance sustainability, and streamline manual data collection processes.
• Delivering exceptional customer support and expertly overseeing IAM control operations by utilizing innovative AI-powered solutions.
• Managing changes within IAM operations efficiently, implementing automated solutions that ensure minimal disruption and sustain operational excellence.

Security Configuration Inspection:

• Review IAM security settings (Critical, High, Medium) that cannot be auto-validated to ensure compliance and security.

Advanced Reporting:

• Automate and design Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Key Risk Indicators (KRI), and executive dashboards.
• Work with IAM operations and development to turn requirements into technical solutions and resolve issues quickly.

Audit Interpretation and Response:

• Accurately interpret audit requests and provide timely responses. Support identification and resolution of IAM audit findings.

This is a hybrid position. Expectations of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

• We welcome applications from Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. All candidates must have existing, and continuing, right to work in Singapore.
• Penultimate year undergraduate students graduating between December 2026 – May 2027
• Able to work full-time for 12 weeks between May 2026 and August 2026.
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding and knowledge of IAM frameworks, policies, and procedures and technical implementation.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Java for automation, including API integration and scripting. Practical experience with Git or other version control tools.
• Good understanding and usage of GenAI/AI technologies (such as OpenAI GPT, Microsoft Copilot, or custom LLM deployments) in IAM operations or security workflows.
• Good knowledge of application architecture, authentication, and authorization models.
• Basic knowledge with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk) and integrating APIs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and document technical processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic knowledge with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, etc.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft/Azure/Okta certifications) preferred.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.