[Remote] IAM Engineer - Remote in AZ
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vitalant is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital clinical services, products, and scientific research to enhance blood safety. They are seeking an IAM Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for identity and access management systems, ensuring secure and reliable technology that supports their mission. The role involves managing user lifecycle processes, supporting IAM technologies, and collaborating with IT and business partners to enhance IAM maturity.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that improve identity and access management (IAM) operations and reduce manual effort
- Manage user lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning, and deprovisioning across enterprise systems
- Support and maintain IAM technologies and access controls within Active Directory, Azure, and hybrid environments
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IAM systems, automated workflows, and integrations to ensure secure and reliable performance
- Assist with the implementation, configuration, and integration of IAM tools, technologies, and system enhancements
- Assess IAM processes and environments to identify security risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and continuous improvement
- Support compliance with regulatory and security frameworks, including HIPAA, FDA, and CIS Controls
- Contribute to the development of IAM policies, procedures, standards, and strategic initiatives that advance IAM maturity
- Research, evaluate, and document IAM solutions, requirements, and technical specifications to support implementation efforts
- Track IAM performance, compliance, and risk metrics; prepare reports and recommendations for leadership
- Collaborate with IT teams, business partners, and vendors to deliver secure, scalable identity and access management solutions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent work experience, required
- PowerShell scripting and automation
- Object-oriented programming
- Identity lifecycle management
- Active Directory, Azure, LDAP
- IAM tools and integration with HR systems
- MFA, SSO, audit processes – Required
- One or more of the following certifications (or equivalent) is required: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Okta Certified Professional, Other vendor-specific or role-relevant IAM/security certifications
- Five (5) years of experience in identity and access management, including systems administration and support, required
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, object-oriented programming)
- Strong understanding of IAM workflows, provisioning, and deprovisioning
- Experience with IAM tools and integration with enterprise systems
- Ability to analyze and improve IAM processes and recommend solutions
- Effective communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to security and compliance
- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Audit and risk management knowledge – Preferred
- Experience working in healthcare or regulated industries, preferred
- Hands-on experience with IAM automation and scripting, preferred
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