Senior Security Engineer IS - Identity and Access Management, Remote

Senior Security Engineer IS – Identity & Access Management

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Engineer with a strong passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our Enterprise Security & Infrastructure (ESI) organization.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing, engineering, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale identity solutions across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). This role requires a deep understanding of modern identity technologies, along with the ability to secure and optimize identity platforms that support critical business operations.

A successful engineer in this role will maintain awareness of new security and identity trends, research, evaluate, design, and recommend technical security solutions for the enterprise. This role is critical in ensuring the secure, efficient, and compliant management of identities and access across the organization, helping to protect enterprise assets while enabling business productivity.

The Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments, while driving modernization toward Zero Trust and cloud-based identity models. This role focuses on engineering automated identity processes, strengthening access governance and privileged access controls, and integrating AI-enabled capabilities to enhance security and operational efficiency. The engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate identity-related risks, implements monitoring and automated response for identity threats, and contributes to technology evaluation and innovation. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supports audit readiness, and establishes standards and best practices to continuously improve enterprise identity security.

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 Please note the following important details regarding this position:

• Flexibility to work a rotational on-call schedule to support system availability, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure continuity of IT operations outside of standard business hours
• Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements

 

Please note the following important details regarding this position:

• Flexibility to work a rotational on-call schedule to support system availability, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure continuity of IT operations outside of standard business hours
• Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.
• 5 years Related experience; 5-8 years preferred.
• Experience collaborating on security solution designs for the TCP/IP protocol suite, LAN/WAN technologies, switching, routing, VoIP and Telephony technologies, firewalls and VPN, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), vulnerability assessment and patch management tools.
• Functional experience designing security controls and countermeasures for operating systems, databases, applications, Web services, user devices, and wireless networks.

• 6+ or more years of Identity and Access Management experience
• Experience supporting an enterprise environment with over 10,000+ accounts
• Experience working in a Healthcare environment
• Upon Hire: CISSP, CIAM, Identity or Security related certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, ISO)
• Proven experience designing and supporting IAM solutions in hybrid Active Directory and cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD)
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, least privilege access, and identity governance
• Hands-on experience with authentication protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP)
• Strong experience with automation and scripting, particularly PowerShell, Python and Microsoft Graph API
• Experience building automated identity workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or similar orchestration tools
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate automation and security operations
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application, and security teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous learning mindset with a focus on staying current with identity and security trends
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex identity issues
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Salary Range by Location: 

California: Humboldt: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82

California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $71.70, Max: $122.09

California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82

California: Bakersfield: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82

Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $57.16, Max: $97.32

Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39

Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82

Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39

Washington: Clark County Washington: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39

Washington: Tukwila: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82

Washington: Eastern: Min: $54.56, Max: $92.89

Washington: Southeastern: Min: $57.16 Max: $97.32

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