Senior Security Engineer IS – Identity & Access Management
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Engineer with a strong passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our Enterprise Security & Infrastructure (ESI) organization.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing, engineering, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale identity solutions across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). This role requires a deep understanding of modern identity technologies, along with the ability to secure and optimize identity platforms that support critical business operations.
A successful engineer in this role will maintain awareness of new security and identity trends, research, evaluate, design, and recommend technical security solutions for the enterprise. This role is critical in ensuring the secure, efficient, and compliant management of identities and access across the organization, helping to protect enterprise assets while enabling business productivity.
The Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments, while driving modernization toward Zero Trust and cloud-based identity models. This role focuses on engineering automated identity processes, strengthening access governance and privileged access controls, and integrating AI-enabled capabilities to enhance security and operational efficiency. The engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate identity-related risks, implements monitoring and automated response for identity threats, and contributes to technology evaluation and innovation. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supports audit readiness, and establishes standards and best practices to continuously improve enterprise identity security.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Enterprise Security & Infrastructure and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Please note the following important details regarding this position:
Flexibility to work a rotational on-call schedule to support system availability, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure continuity of IT operations outside of standard business hours
Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements
Providence offers remote work for applications who reside in the following states:
Oregon
Washington
California
Please note the following important details regarding this position:
Flexibility to work a rotational on-call schedule to support system availability, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure continuity of IT operations outside of standard business hours
Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.
5 years Related experience; 5-8 years preferred.
Experience collaborating on security solution designs for the TCP/IP protocol suite, LAN/WAN technologies, switching, routing, VoIP and Telephony technologies, firewalls and VPN, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), vulnerability assessment and patch management tools.
Functional experience designing security controls and countermeasures for operating systems, databases, applications, Web services, user devices, and wireless networks.
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ or more years of Identity and Access Management experience
Experience supporting an enterprise environment with over 10,000+ accounts
Experience working in a Healthcare environment
Upon Hire: CISSP, CIAM, Identity or Security related certification or equivalent
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, ISO)
Proven experience designing and supporting IAM solutions in hybrid Active Directory and cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD)
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, least privilege access, and identity governance
Hands-on experience with authentication protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP)
Strong experience with automation and scripting, particularly PowerShell, Python and Microsoft Graph API
Experience building automated identity workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or similar orchestration tools
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate automation and security operations
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application, and security teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Continuous learning mindset with a focus on staying current with identity and security trends
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex identity issues
Ability to evaluate new technologies and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions
Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Salary Range by Location:
California: Humboldt: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82
California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $71.70, Max: $122.09
California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82
California: Bakersfield: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82
Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $57.16, Max: $97.32
Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39
Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82
Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39
Washington: Clark County Washington: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39
Washington: Tukwila: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82
Washington: Eastern: Min: $54.56, Max: $92.89
Washington: Southeastern: Min: $57.16 Max: $97.32
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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