Sr. IAM Engineer - Remote in Arizona

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non‑profit organization, you can be impact‑inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Shift 1 (United States of America)

At Vitalant, every team plays a role in our mission to help save lives through blood and biotherapy. We’re looking for a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Automation Engineer to help protect the systems and data that make that mission possible. In this key role, you’ll lead the design, development, and integration of advanced IAM automation solutions across our enterprise, shaping the policies and strategies that keep our digital environment secure.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, serve as a subject‑matter expert in identity governance and cybersecurity, and drive innovation to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient access management solutions that support Vitalant’s life‑saving work.

$105,000 - $120,000

This position offers a remote work-from-home opportunity for candidates located within the Phoenix, Arizona metro area
. Remote work outside this area is not supported.

• Lead the design, development, and automation of IAM workflows, policies, and system integrations across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve security.
• Manage secure and timely user onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and deprovisioning, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FDA, and CIS Controls while supporting enterprise access needs.
• Assess the IAM environment, identify gaps, inefficiencies, and vulnerabilities, and implement scalable, automated solutions to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert, providing mentorship and guidance to engineers, driving IAM strategy, policy development, and a roadmap for IAM maturity that aligns with business and regulatory goals.
• Collaborate with IT teams, business partners, and vendors to deploy IAM tools, integrations, and custom solutions—including APIs and automation—while monitoring performance, risks, and compliance metrics.
• Stay current on IAM and cybersecurity best practices, particularly in healthcare and blood services, applying emerging technologies and strategies to continuously enhance enterprise identity governance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field – Required
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Power Shell scripting and automation
• Object‑oriented programming
• Identity lifecycle management - Required
• Active Directory, Azure, LDAP
• IAM tools and integration with HR systems
• MFA, SSO, audit processes – Required
• Audit and risk management knowledge – Preferred

• One or more of the following certifications (or equivalent) is required. Candidates must hold at least one of the listed certifications:
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified:
  Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified:
  Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• Other vendor or advanced IAM/security certifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in identity and access management, including:
• 5 years in Access Management roles with expertise in systems administration and configuration
• 2 years in automation, scripting, and IAM tool integration
• Demonstrated experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta), Active Directory, Azure, and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries is preferred

• Advanced proficiency in IAM platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, AWS) and scripting (e.g., Power Shell, APIs)
• Expertise in designing and implementing IAM architecture and automation solutions
• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Governance platforms
• Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and strategic planning skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver enterprise‑level IAM solutions
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance

Vitalant remote work Phoenix, AZ 85007