IAM Specialist

INTEGRIS Health Two Corporate Plaza Bldg, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a IAM Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll be a part of our IT Standards team providing exceptional work supporting the INTEGRIS Health caregivers and the community at large. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist provides Tier 2 support for operational identity and access requests. This role is responsible for managing key areas of IAM, including authentication, authorization, access management, privileged access management, and identity governance. The IAM Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring secure access for both human users and machines, across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

The IAM Specialist must become proficient with the following responsibilities.

Identity Governance & Administration:

• Manage the lifecycle of accounts for human users and machines in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Administer entitlements based on user roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure proper identity management, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.

Access Management:

• Define and enforce access policies to control access to resources based on organizational needs.
• Implement access control models, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
• Manage privileged access and authentication mechanisms, including adaptive access policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Integrate applications and services with IAM solutions for lifecycle management and secure access.

Security and Compliance:

• Conduct regular IAM audits and assessments to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with regulations, such as PCI DSS and HIPAA.
• Implement security controls to safeguard IAM systems from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
• Ensure all IAM systems and processes align with relevant security standards.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor IAM systems for anomalies and potential security threats.
• Generate and analyze reports on IAM activities, access patterns, and compliance status.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management on identified IAM risks and potential improvements.

IAM System Design & Implementation:

• Collaborate with IT architects and engineers to design and implement IAM solutions, including the integration of APIs and services.
• Evaluate and integrate IAM tools and technologies to meet evolving security needs.
• Develop, test, and maintain IAM configurations to optimize system performance.

Training & Support:

• Provide training and guidance to IT staff and business users on IAM policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related issues, providing Tier 2 support for access management problems.
• Document all IAM policies, procedures, and configurations to ensure consistent application and audit readiness.

Staying Current on IAM Trends:

• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging IAM technologies, and best practices through ongoing learning and participation in relevant forums and communities.
• Attend IAM conferences, workshops, and training to maintain proficiency in the field.

On-Call Rotation:

• Participate in the on-call rotation for the IAM team, ensuring prompt response to security-related incidents and issues as they arise outside of regular business hours.

A successful candidate will have the expertise and skills described below.

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of dedicated identity administration and governance experience.
• 4 years of information technology administration experience, or an equivalent combination of work and education.
• 1-3 years of experience in designing and implementing identity solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of identity technologies and concepts, including Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Federated Identities.
• Understanding of security protocols such as OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM.

Technical and Business Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with leading IAM solutions such as Azure Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Saviynt, Delinea, CyberArk, and BeyondTrust.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate IAM tasks.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including networking, operating systems, and security protocols.
• Knowledge of multi-factor authentication, risk-based adaptive access control, and relevant security frameworks.
• Understanding of risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and IT regulatory compliance.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to perform the duties listed above while demonstrating the skills and competencies necessary to be highly effective in the role. These skills and competencies include:

• Methodical approach with the ability to follow documented procedures and instructions consistently.
• Excellent documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records of processes, architecture, and solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess issues independently and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical staff, as well as communicate effectively with upper management.

Preferred

• Experience managing IAM programs in a healthcare or similarly regulated industry.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM).
• Proficiency with at least one scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with API integration and automation (e.g., Perl, Python, PowerShell).