What are the responsibilities and job description for the Identity Access Management Architect position at Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities?
EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.
Job Overview :
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect to join our IT team. The IAM Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IAM solutions to protect our organization's digital assets. You will be responsible for defining IAM architecture and policies, ensuring secure access control, and supporting the implementation of identity and access governance processes across the enterprise. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of IAM tools, protocols, and industry best practices, along with a strong ability to collaborate with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
- IAM Solution Design :
Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure IAM solutions that meet business requirements and align with security best practices. Develop architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps for IAM initiatives.
Oversee the creation, maintenance, and deletion of identities across systems. Implement and enforce user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access controls (RBAC) in line with organizational policies.
Design and implement access control models and policies, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Ensure that access permissions are granted based on the principle of least privilege.
Ensure IAM processes and solutions comply with relevant regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2. Perform regular audits and assessments to monitor the effectiveness of IAM controls and identify areas for improvement.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM systems with enterprise applications and services (cloud, on-premises). Implement automation for identity governance, reducing manual intervention while enhancing security and operational efficiency.
Design and implement identity federation solutions to allow secure access to third-party applications and external partners, using industry standards such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.
Respond to identity-related security incidents, including account takeovers and access anomalies. Investigate access violations and support forensic analysis as necessary.
Provide leadership and mentorship to IAM engineers and other technical staff. Share knowledge and best practices to elevate the team's overall IAM expertise.
Engage with IT leadership, security teams, and business units to understand requirements and provide guidance on IAM processes. Ensure alignment between IAM strategies and organizational goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
