Ascension

Identity Security Specialist

Ascension • $100K — $139K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of job-specific experience.
  • Advanced IAM Certification (CISSP, CCSP, CISA) is preferred; SailPoint certification is a significant advantage.
  • Experience in a regulated healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in modernizing legacy access control processes.
  • Deep technical expertise in identity protocols (SCIM, OAuth2, SAML 2.0, OIDC) is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and optimize automated identity workflows to enhance identity security and eliminate manual processes.
  • Design secure identity verification flows utilizing industry-standard protocols.
  • Act as the Tier 3 support authority for identity data synchronization in hybrid environments.
  • Develop automated audits and compliance monitors to ensure IAM control alignment with policies and regulations.
  • Lead IAM modernization initiatives within an Agile framework, mentoring junior analysts.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work arrangement.
  • Full-time schedule with day hours.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Security

Schedule: Full-Time, Day

Salary: $100,218.00 - $139,698.00 per year

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Identity Lifecycle Engineering: Architect and optimize automated end-to-end identity and identity proofing workflows, leveraging IGA tooling to eliminate manual provisioning and strengthen identity security controls across the enterprise.
  • Protocol & Federation Standards: Design and implement secure identity proofing and verification flows utilizing deep technical proficiency in SCIM, OAuth2, SAML 2.0, and OIDC to ensure seamless, standards-based authentication.
  • Directory Orchestration & L3 Support: Serve as the Tier 3 escalation authority for complex identity data synchronization and orchestration across hybrid environments, including Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and Virtual Directory Services (VDS).
  • Security Posture & Audit Governance: Develop and execute automated technical audits and compliance monitors to validate IAM controls, ensuring continuous alignment with stringent internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Agile Technical Leadership: Drive IAM modernization initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert within an Agile framework, translating complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures while mentoring junior analysts.


What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Advanced IAM Certification: Documented expertise through CISSP, CCSP, or CISA; highly specific technical certification in SailPoint is a significant competitive advantage.
  • Regulated Healthcare Expertise: Extensive experience navigating the unique security constraints and identity interdependencies of a high-volume, highly regulated healthcare ecosystem.
  • Legacy-to-Modern Migration: Proven success in identifying obsolete access control processes and leading the technical migration toward modern, automated identity fabrics


Responsibilities

  • Identity Lifecycle Engineering: Architect and optimize automated end-to-end identity and identity proofing workflows, leveraging IGA tooling to eliminate manual provisioning and strengthen identity security controls across the enterprise.
  • Protocol & Federation Standards: Design and implement secure identity proofing and verification flows utilizing deep technical proficiency in SCIM, OAuth2, SAML 2.0, and OIDC to ensure seamless, standards-based authentication.
  • Directory Orchestration & L3 Support: Serve as the Tier 3 escalation authority for complex identity data synchronization and orchestration across hybrid environments, including Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and Virtual Directory Services (VDS).
  • Security Posture & Audit Governance: Develop and execute automated technical audits and compliance monitors to validate IAM controls, ensuring continuous alignment with stringent internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Agile Technical Leadership: Drive IAM modernization initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert within an Agile framework, translating complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures while mentoring junior analysts.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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