IAM Engineer - Remote in AZ

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.

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Job Description:

At Vitalant, our lifesaving mission depends on secure, reliable technology that enables employees to serve donors, hospitals, and patients across the country. As an IAM Automation Engineer, you will help strengthen and streamline the identity and access management systems that support our critical operations. In this role, you will design and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency, enhance security, and ensure appropriate access to the systems and data our teams rely on every day. Working closely with IT and business partners, you will contribute to the development of scalable IAM processes and access controls that help protect Vitalant’s technology environment while supporting our mission of saving and improving lives.

Key Skills for this role:

• Intermediate scripting and automation (PowerShell, object-oriented programming)

• Active Directory and Azure configuration

• IAM tool integration and support- Identity lifecycle automation

• Compliance alignment and risk monitoring

• Cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation

Compensation: $92,000 - $110,000
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.

As an IAM Engineer, you'll get to:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that improve identity and access management (IAM) operations and reduce manual effort.

• Manage user lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning, and deprovisioning across enterprise systems.

• Support and maintain IAM technologies and access controls within Active Directory, Azure, and hybrid environments.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IAM systems, automated workflows, and integrations to ensure secure and reliable performance.

• Assist with the implementation, configuration, and integration of IAM tools, technologies, and system enhancements.

• Assess IAM processes and environments to identify security risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.

• Support compliance with regulatory and security frameworks, including HIPAA, FDA, and CIS Controls.

• Contribute to the development of IAM policies, procedures, standards, and strategic initiatives that advance IAM maturity.

• Research, evaluate, and document IAM solutions, requirements, and technical specifications to support implementation efforts.

• Track IAM performance, compliance, and risk metrics; prepare reports and recommendations for leadership.

• Collaborate with IT teams, business partners, and vendors to deliver secure, scalable identity and access management solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent work experience, required
Demonstrated expertise in:

• PowerShell scripting and automation

• Object-oriented programming

• Identity lifecycle management

• Active Directory, Azure, LDAP

• IAM tools and integration with HR systems

• MFA, SSO, audit processes – Required

• Audit and risk management knowledge – Preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
One or more of the following certifications (or equivalent) is required. These credentials demonstrate foundational to intermediate proficiency in IAM and security technologies:

• CompTIA Security+

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• Okta Certified Professional

• Other vendor-specific or role-relevant IAM/security certifications

EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in identity and access management, including systems administration and support, required. To Include: 

• Active Directory and Azure environments

• Implementing access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows

• Supporting IAM tools and technologies

• Experience working in healthcare or regulated industries, preferred

• Hands-on experience with IAM automation and scripting, preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, object-oriented programming)

• Strong understanding of IAM workflows, provisioning, and deprovisioning

• Experience with IAM tools and integration with enterprise systems

• Ability to analyze and improve IAM processes and recommend solutions

• Effective communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to security and compliance

• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

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Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.