IAM Architect
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Job Description
Wecare Medical Specialty Group is a leading multi-specialty healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate high-quality and patient-centered care. We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements and ensuring our practices align with the highest standards of security regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Our team thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment driven by a shared mission to protect our patient data and ensure the secure operation of our healthcare services.
Position Summary
Wecare Medical Specialty Group is seeking a highly skilled experienced and strategic IAM (Identity and Access Management) Architect to join our dedicated IT Security team. The IAM Architect will be responsible for designing implementing managing and evolving the enterprise-wide IAM strategy and solutions. This role is critical in safeguarding our sensitive data and systems ensuring appropriate access controls and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations (such as HIPAA and HITECH) and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IAM principles technologies and a proven track record of architecting robust IAM frameworks in complex environments preferably within the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
IAM Strategy & Architecture:
Develop lead and maintain the enterprise IAM strategy roadmap and architecture aligning with business objectives and security requirements.
Design and implement comprehensive IAM solutions including but not limited to Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Single Sign-On (SSO) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) federation services and directory services.
Define and enforce IAM policies standards and procedures across the organization.
Evaluate and recommend new IAM technologies tools and techniques to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
Solution Design & Implementation:
Lead the design integration and deployment of IAM systems and services across on-premise and cloud environments (e.g. Azure AD AWS IAM).
Collaborate with IT infrastructure application development and business teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM solutions.
Develop and maintain detailed architecture diagrams documentation and operational playbooks for IAM systems.
Security & Compliance:
Ensure IAM solutions comply with relevant laws regulations (HIPAA HITECH GDPR CCPA) and industry standards (NIST ISO 27001).
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of IAM controls processes and technologies to identify and mitigate risks.
Support internal and external audits by providing expertise and evidence related to IAM controls.
Oversee access certification and recertification processes.
Operational Excellence & Support:
Provide Level 3/4 support for complex IAM-related incidents and problems.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other IT and security team members on IAM best practices and technologies.
Monitor IAM systems for performance availability and security anomalies.
Automate IAM processes where possible to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort (e.g. user provisioning de-provisioning).
Collaboration & Communication:
Effectively communicate IAM strategies risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders including executive leadership.
Work closely with cybersecurity teams privacy officers compliance officers and application owners to ensure IAM requirements are met.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field is required.
Masters degree is a plus.
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP CISM GIAC or specific IAM vendor certifications (e.g. Okta Certified Professional/Consultant Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate/Expert SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Architect) are highly desirable.
Experience:
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT with at least 5-7 years focused specifically on IAM architecture design and implementation in a complex enterprise environment.
Proven experience in architecting and deploying IAM solutions such as IGA (e.g. SailPoint Saviynt) PAM (e.g. CyberArk Delinea) MFA (e.g. Duo Azure MFA) SSO and federation (SAML OAuth OpenID Connect).
Strong experience with directory services (e.g. Active Directory Azure Active Directory LDAP).
Experience with IAM in cloud environments (Azure AWS GCP) is essential.
Experience in the healthcare industry and familiarity with HIPAA/HITECH regulations is strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge:
Deep understanding of IAM principles best practices and emerging trends.
Expert knowledge of identity lifecycle management access controls authentication authorization and identity federation.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python) for automation and integration.
Strong understanding of network security operating systems and database security concepts.
Excellent analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to lead projects work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
Work Authorization Requirements
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
U.S. Citizenship or a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) is required for this position.
Wecare Medical Specialty Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Professional Development and Certification Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wecare Medical Specialty Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Employment Type
Full Time
