Identity Access Management Security Engineer

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an Identity & Access Management Security Engineer to join the SSO/Federation engineering team. You will work on Oracle OAM, PingOne AIC, Entra ID, and OAuth/SAML/SCIM integrations, ensuring secure IAM operations across critical systems.

You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot complex access controls, and collaborate with IT and external partners to deploy reliable IAM solutions while maintaining HIPAA and HITRUST considerations.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years in Information Security, IAM Engineering or Systems Analysis.
• 3 years with IAM concepts: lifecycle mgmt, RBAC, authentication, authorization, MFA, SSO, cryptography.
• 3 years with IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Dilinea, CyberArk, Duo, OIM, OAM, Ping Identity, SecureAuth, RadiantLogic, Centrify, Entra, RACF).
• 3 years with Java, C#, C++, XML, Unix shell, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python.
• Experience with AD, LDAP, Oracle, SQL Server, Linux/Unix, Windows, Apache, IIS, WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, FIDO, SCIM.

Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, implements, and integrates IAM systems and solutions.
• Performs basic integration testing of systems.
• Maintains IAM systems through patching, operation, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoots identities, systems, access, authentication, and permissions issues.
• Advices on IAM best practices and ensures regulatory alignment.

Skills

HITRUST CSF

NIST 800-83

SailPoint

OIM/OAM

Ping Identity

Java

C#/C++

OAuth/OIDC

SAML

SCIM

Active Directory

Windows/Unix

SAFe Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Ping Identity

Duo

CyberArk

Entra

RadiantLogic

OIM

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Company

Highmark Health

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Identity & Access Management Security Engineer participates in the development, testing, implementation, and integration of Identity and Access Management systems and solutions. This role is a part of our Single Sign-On (SSO)/Federation engineering team, focusing on the support and configuration of identity solutions such as Oracle Access Manager, PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud, Entra ID, and OAuth/SAML/SCIM integrations. Responsibilities include identifying and analyzing system information and requirements and interpreting the data to facilitate the resolution resolving systems design weaknesses, executing tasks based on prioritization of troubleshooting efforts and working with all resources to identify resolutions to complex issues surrounding access to systems. This position works with IT internal support teams and external partners to provide the highest standards of support relative to identity access management practices. Other responsibilities include monitoring and maintenance of IAM systems, training and communication of (IAM) processes, and advising on IAM solutions and best practices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, tests, implements, and integrates Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and solutions.
• Performs basic integration testing of systems.
• Executes engineering tasks to ensure that solutions protect information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss.
• Leverages problem solving and data analysis skills to ensure projects deliver on time.
• Troubleshoots and manages the resolution of issues related to identities, systems, access, accounts, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions.
• Determines and recommends the most appropriate response to identified more complex problems, issues and/or defects by assessing impact and prioritization.
• Executes maintenance, patching, operating, and monitoring of IAM systems.
• Troubleshoots, supports and resolves system incidents, problems and changes, as required.
• Facilitate the continuous adoption, training, communication, and education of IAM capabilities, functions, and standards.
• Utilizes and refines reusable strategies, decisions, service components, libraries and frameworks to support enterprise-level IAM services.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of current changes within legal, regulatory, and technology environments which may affect operations.
• Ensures senior management and staff are informed of any changes and updates in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate network of professional contacts.
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations and publications.
• Attends meetings, seminars and conferences and maintains continuity of any required or desirable certifications, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Required 5 years of experience in Information Security, IAM Engineering and/or Systems Analysis.

3 years' Experience with IAM concepts such as identity life cycle management, role-based access control, authentication, authorization, access control, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on and cryptography.

3 years' Experience with: Identity Access Management Platforms such as: SailPoint, Saviynt, Dilinea, CyberArk, Duo, OIM, OAM, Ping Identity, SecureAuth, RadiantLogic, Centrify, Entra, RACF.

Programming/Scripting languages such as: Java, C#/C++, Java BeanShell, XML, Unix shell scripting, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python.

Supporting Technologies and standards: Active Directory, LDAP, Oracle, SQL server, SQL query, Linux/Unix, Windows platform, Apache, IIS, WebSphere, Weblogic, JBoss, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, FIDO, SCIM.

Preferred 3 years of Experience with network security architecture, network and networking protocols.

3 years of Experience working within an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework.

3 years' Experience working within SAFe Agile framework.

3 years' Experience in financial, healthcare, or other regulated industries.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL3.
• Identity Access Management Platforms: Systems integration or software engineering of identity and access management (IAM) solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, DiLinea, CyberArk, Duo, OIM, OAM, Ping Identity, SecureAuth, RadiantLogic, Centrify, Entra, RACF.
• Programming language: Java, Java Beanshell, C#/C++.
• Directory Services: Active Directory, LDAP, virtual directory services.
• Database Services: Oracle, SQL server, query language, stored procedures.
• Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Windows platform.
• Web/application Servers: Apache, IIS, WebSphere, Weblogic, JBoss.
• Scripting languages: Unix shell scripting, JavaScript, PowerShell.
• Industry standard Web Access Management (WAM) and related protocols: OAuth, OIDC, FIDO, SCIM, LDAP v3, SAML.
• Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Apps and Suites, Windows server, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills.

EDUCATION

Required · Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or closely related discipline.

Preferred · Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or closely related discipline.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required · None

Preferred · Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Preferred · CISA

Preferred · CISM

Preferred · SANS Certifications

Preferred · IAM Vendor Certification (like Ping, Entra, etc.)

Preferred · Cloud Certification

Preferred · SAFe Agile Certifications

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type Office- or Remote-based Teaches / trains others Occasionally Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required

No Lifting:

up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement:

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum: $86,400.00 Pay Range Maximum: $138,600.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Equal opportunity statement

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.