Centene Corp

Senior IAM Engineer

Centene Corp • $87K — $161K *
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science)
  • 4-6 years of hands-on IAM engineering experience
  • Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ or similar identity governance platform
  • Proficiency in scripting or software development, particularly in Java, Python, and PowerShell
  • Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs and production support processes

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, configure, test, and implement advanced IAM solutions
  • Troubleshoot, read, and modify integration code while developing automation scripts
  • Lead technical integrations between IAM systems and enterprise applications
  • Diagnose complex IAM engineering issues and resolve them effectively
  • Create IAM engineering standards and documentation following security best practices
  • Mentor team members through technical guidance and code reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver IAM solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and office options
Full Job Description
Position Purpose: The Senior IAM Engineer designs, develops, implements, and supports enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions. This role operates as an independent technical expert and combines strong IAM engineering depth with a developer mindset. The engineer must be able to understand existing code, troubleshoot complex behavior, modify and test code safely, and build scalable solutions that meet business, security, and regulatory needs. The role leads technical integrations, serves as an escalation point for other engineers, and contributes to future-state IAM architecture and roadmap planning.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.
  • Design, develop, configure, test, implement, and support advanced IAM capabilities, including identity lifecycle management, identity governance, provisioning, SSO, MFA, PAM, RBAC, access certification, and policy enforcement.
  • Read, analyze, troubleshoot, and modify application or integration code; develop scripts, APIs, connectors, workflows, and automation using languages and tools such as Java, BeanShell, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, JSON, XML, SQL, and Git-based version control.
  • Lead technical integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise applications, directories, cloud services, infrastructure, and security tools.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex, non-standard IAM engineering issues across code, configuration, data, APIs, connectors, workflows, and dependent systems.
  • Create and enforce IAM engineering standards, technical procedures, deployment practices, and controls aligned with identity lifecycle management and security best practices.
  • Produce accurate technical requirements, solution designs, test plans, implementation plans, support documentation, and operational runbooks.
  • Serve as a senior escalation point and mentor current team through technical guidance, code review, troubleshooting, and hands-on problem resolution.
  • Partner with security architects, application owners, developers, system administrators, infrastructure teams, risk partners, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end IAM solutions.
  • Evaluate system performance, reliability, security, and supportability; recommend and implement improvements that increase delivery speed, quality, resilience, and operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to IAM strategy, platform roadmaps, future-state architecture, cloud IAM, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and automation opportunities.
  • Ensure solutions comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, security requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations, including SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and privacy requirements.
  • Lead or contribute to cross-functional implementations from requirements and design through testing, deployment, stabilization, and transition to support.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.


Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and Requires 4 - 6 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:
  • Required: Hands-on IAM engineering experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ or a comparable identity governance platform; Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID; REST/SOAP APIs; scripting or software development; source control; testing; troubleshooting; and production support.
  • Strongly preferred: SailPoint IdentityIQ development using Java, BeanShell, connector and workflow development, Python, PowerShell, SQL, JSON/XML, CI/CD, cloud identity, Okta or Ping, CyberArk or other PAM platforms, and healthcare or highly regulated industry experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, balance multiple complex priorities, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners, make sound decisions under pressure, and deliver accurate work on schedule.


Soft Skills:
  • Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
  • Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Intermediate - Ability to work independently.
  • Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills.
  • Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
  • Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.


License/Certification:
  • No certification is required. Preferred certifications include SailPoint, CyberArk, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, Okta, CISSP, CIAM, CIST, or CAMS.


Pay Range: $87,000.00 - $161,300.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

About Centene Corp

Centene Corporation is a managed healthcare enterprise at the forefront of innovation and growth for government-sponsored and commercial healthcare, providing access to fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services that help people lead healthier lives. The company’s local approach addresses the needs of under-insured and uninsured individuals who often lack the resources required to sustain optimal health and wellness. Centene began as a single health plan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1984. After an initial period of growth, Michael Neidorff joined as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 1996, moving Centene’s headquarters to St. Louis, Missouri, where it still resides today. In the decades since its humble beginnings, Centene has transformed into a publicly-traded Fortune 500 company serving communities across the United States. In fact, Centene provides coverage in all 50 U.S. states. More than 26 million Americans rely on Centene to access a wide range of insurance solutions, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, correctional, and behavioral health services. Centene prioritizes the development of technology that addresses systemic conditions impacting the whole health needs of underserved populations. As technology plays an increasingly critical role in diagnosing, managing, and treating disease, Centene understands that it enables better health outcomes for members, lessening the burden for providers, and allowing more automation and efficiency for business operations. As a steward of a significant set of data and insights, Centene leverages this data to not only shape but lead the digital transformation of healthcare and improve the patient-provider experience. Centene’s current CEO, Sarah London, and her team are leading the charge in this new age. Sarah London worked within Centene’s Technology Innovation and Modernization division, spearheading the company’s enterprise-wide technology strategy. Now leading Centene, her focus is on building the next generation of products and services and establishing Centene’s long-term growth and value creation. Although Centene has grown into the No. 1 insurer in the U.S. Health Insurance Marketplace, it has never lost its focus on the individual or its passion for community health. Remaining connected to the individuals and families that need care most is central to Centene’s commitment to shaping a better world of healthcare for the communities it serves. Centene also remains connected to the needs of its employees, who make Centene what it is. Through its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, Centene promotes a safe and inviting environment above all. Because of Centene’s commitment to excellence and progression in the healthcare industry, it has been recognized as a Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare magazine, a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability, a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a global leader by Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, among many other recognitions. Centene was also named a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc and a Top Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S. Veterans Magazine. It has also been listed on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for several consecutive years.

Centene Corp Careers

Join the dynamic team at Centene Corp, a leader in the healthcare industry, where your career growth and development are prioritized. At Centene Corp, we offer a range of job opportunities that allow you to make a significant impact on our community and beyond.

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Innovation and Leadership at Centene Corp

At Centene Corp, innovation and leadership go hand in hand. We empower our team members to lead with confidence and creativity, driving the company forward through strategic innovation and robust leadership. Our leadership programs are designed to cultivate your skills, helping you to thrive as a professional and make meaningful contributions to our company and the communities we serve.

Internships and Early Career Programs

Kickstart your career with Centene Corp through our internship and early career programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a glimpse into the dynamic world of healthcare management. Internships at Centene Corp are a stepping stone to full-time employment, offering invaluable networking opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to develop your resume and interview skills in a real-world setting.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Culture

Centene Corp is dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enhances our team's performance. Our diversity training ensures that all team members appreciate and leverage the broad range of experiences and perspectives that each individual brings to the company.

Benefits and Employee Growth

We value our employees' well-being and career aspirations. Centene Corp offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development programs. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our continuous learning initiatives and performance management processes that help you achieve your career goals.

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Learn more about Centene Corp
Size
72,500 employees
Market Cap
$46.5 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.8 billion
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+25.4%
Revenue
$111.1 billion
NASDAQ
CNC
* Ladders Estimates

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