WPS Health Solutions
IAM Security Engineer Intern - Summer 2025
WPS Health Solutions, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Description
Who We Are
WPS Health Solutions (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/about/index.shtml) is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/75/) . Proud to be military and veteran ready.
Culture Drives Our Success
WPS’ Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include diverse perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.
We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/news/?c=awards)
Role Snapshot
The Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of four key components. WPS interns will primarily focus on the responsibilities within their functional areas, as it relates to their respective field of study. In a group setting, interns will collaborate on the “Pay-It-Forward Project” – the development of a resource to be utilized for future program participants. The third component relates to exposure to corporate culture and training to aid in future career successes. At the conclusion of the program, interns will participate in a final presentation for senior executives by showcasing their experience in the program and functional areas.
How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:
Have a desire to learn Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
Would like to gain experience in analyzing, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions, and/or infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
Like opportunity to foster Innovation and Automation in developing and/or supporting the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies.
Can explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical teams.
What will I gain from this role?
Opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment to broaden, curate, and automate the functionality and maturity of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructure.
Training on the latest IAM technologies and services.
Working in an environment that serves our Nation’s military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
Gaining valuable experience that aligns with your career goals.
Working in a continuous performance feedback environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Be currently pursuing a degree in higher education or recent graduate.
Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions
Preferred Qualifications
Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Understanding of IAM technologies such as IGA, PAM, CIAM, AM, Federation, SAML, OAuth, OIDC is a plus.
Experience gathering design requirements, maintaining documentation and knowledge base articles.
Understanding and or experience with scripting/programming language (PowerShell, SQL, Java).
Understanding of Active Directory concepts.
Familiarity with Information Security Frameworks and best practices, preferably NIST 800-53; NIST 800-171 and CSF.
Hourly Rate of Pay
The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The starting hourly range for this position is $17-$24.
This role is open to 100% remote work for this opportunity in the following approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
To help strengthen communication, provide a sense of community, and improve the overall remote work experience, the assigned office community based on the position’s division is GHA: Omaha, Nebraska.
Remote Work Requirements
High speed cable or fiber internet
Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
Please review Remote Worker FAQs (https://secure.wpsic.com/files/remote-work-faqs.pdf) for additional information
Benefits
Innovative, professional, and cognitive development programs
Competitive paid time off
Holiday pay
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Who We Are
WPS Health Solutions (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/about/index.shtml) is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/75/) . Proud to be military and veteran ready.
Culture Drives Our Success
WPS’ Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include diverse perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.
We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/news/?c=awards)
Role Snapshot
The Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of four key components. WPS interns will primarily focus on the responsibilities within their functional areas, as it relates to their respective field of study. In a group setting, interns will collaborate on the “Pay-It-Forward Project” – the development of a resource to be utilized for future program participants. The third component relates to exposure to corporate culture and training to aid in future career successes. At the conclusion of the program, interns will participate in a final presentation for senior executives by showcasing their experience in the program and functional areas.
How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:
Have a desire to learn Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
Would like to gain experience in analyzing, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions, and/or infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
Like opportunity to foster Innovation and Automation in developing and/or supporting the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies.
Can explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical teams.
What will I gain from this role?
Opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment to broaden, curate, and automate the functionality and maturity of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructure.
Training on the latest IAM technologies and services.
Working in an environment that serves our Nation’s military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
Gaining valuable experience that aligns with your career goals.
Working in a continuous performance feedback environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Be currently pursuing a degree in higher education or recent graduate.
Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions
Preferred Qualifications
Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Understanding of IAM technologies such as IGA, PAM, CIAM, AM, Federation, SAML, OAuth, OIDC is a plus.
Experience gathering design requirements, maintaining documentation and knowledge base articles.
Understanding and or experience with scripting/programming language (PowerShell, SQL, Java).
Understanding of Active Directory concepts.
Familiarity with Information Security Frameworks and best practices, preferably NIST 800-53; NIST 800-171 and CSF.
Hourly Rate of Pay
The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The starting hourly range for this position is $17-$24.
This role is open to 100% remote work for this opportunity in the following approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
To help strengthen communication, provide a sense of community, and improve the overall remote work experience, the assigned office community based on the position’s division is GHA: Omaha, Nebraska.
Remote Work Requirements
High speed cable or fiber internet
Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
Please review Remote Worker FAQs (https://secure.wpsic.com/files/remote-work-faqs.pdf) for additional information
Benefits
Innovative, professional, and cognitive development programs
Competitive paid time off
Holiday pay
Sign up for Job Alerts
FOLLOW US!
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wpshealthsolutions/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wps-health-solutions/%22%20/t%20%22_blank)
Facebook (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wps-health-solutions/%22%20/t%20%22_blank%22%20HYPERLINK%20%22https:/www.facebook.com/WPSHealthSolutions/%22%20/t%20%22_blank)
WPS Health Blog
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)