Identity and Access Management (IAM), Lead Solutions Architect

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM), Lead Solutions Architect provides leadership and technical subject matter support for the Identity Access Management (IAM) platforms. The Lead is responsible for supporting management with the technical and team leadership in the IAM space, including supervision of Identity Access Analyst and Senior workload. Lead Analyst is the team escalation point for any complex issues that arise from daily work. Lead is considered the subject-matter-expert (SME) for the IAM-supported platforms and will be responsible for recommendations on the expansion and enhancement of the IAM platforms. Lead Analyst will be the point of contact for large and/or complex projects. Will make recommendations to leadership on the IAM policies, standards, roadmaps, etc.

The ideal candidate will have Identity experience as well as Development Project Management experience. Preferred experience in SailPoint.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) resolving complex issues, identify efficiencies and improvements, and partnering with other teams in support of IAM Platforms, Applications (e.g. SailPoint, Delinea Secret Server and Group ID) and standard processes.
• Leads, coordinates, and resolves complex IAM issues related to user account provisioning processes in accordance with information security policies and procedures.
• Leads the maintenance and support of IAM SailPoint optimization and integration tasks working with IAM developers, IT partners and business stakeholders.
• Assists management in leading the IAM team through technical, architectural and resource management activities.

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 or more years' experience in support, Informatics, Information Systems, or Information Technology experience. Project Management, Application portfolio management and leadership experience preferred. OR
• High School diploma, or equivalent, and 12 years' experience in support, informatics, Information Systems, or Information Technology experience accepted in lieu of a degree. Project Management, Application portfolio management and leadership experience necessary.

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.