Senior Security Engineer

HealthVerity; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with equity program

Remote-friendly with in-office days in

Generous PTO and parental leave

Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring

Job summary

HealthVerity is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to own the Identity and Access Management program, defining and evolving identity services for workforce and customer access across platforms.

You will manage AD, Okta, Auth0, AWS Cognito and related technologies, ensuring secure authentication, provisioning, and lifecycle management in a regulated healthcare environment. Hybrid work in Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Identity and Access Management or related fields.
• Expert-level Active Directory administration, architecture, and security.
• Hands-on with Auth0, AWS Cognito, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar.
• Strong experience with Okta environments.
• Deep understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos.
• Experience implementing SSO, MFA, CA, PAM.
• Knowledge of cloud identity and AWS security services.
• Experience supporting HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST, FedRAMP or similar frameworks.
• Automation skills with Python, PowerShell, Terraform or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, engineering, and operation of HealthVerity's IAM platforms for workforce and customer environments.
• Design, implement, and support AD services and identity infrastructure.
• Build scalable identity architectures using AD, Okta, Auth0, AWS Cognito and related tech.
• Develop and maintain identity federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos.
• Manage workforce identity services including AD, Entra ID, and Okta.
• Support customer identity platforms including Auth0 and AWS Cognito.
• Develop IAM roadmap aligned to growth, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Create identity-focused security monitoring, alerting, and response playbooks.
• Assist in Zero Trust implementation and access governance.
• Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, Product, and Compliance on strategic initiatives.

Skills

IAM expertise

Active Directory

Okta

Auth0

AWS Cognito

SSO/MFA/PAM

SAML/OIDC/SCIM/LDAP/Kerberos

cloud security

HIPAA/SOC2/HITRUST/FedRAMP

Python/PowerShell/Terraform

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Security Engineer at HealthVerity, you will serve as the technical owner for the company's Identity and Access Management program. You will define, implement, and evolve identity services that secure workforce and customer access across HealthVerity's platforms and products.

You will own critical identity technologies including Active Directory, Okta, Auth0, and AWS Cognito, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, provisioning, and lifecycle management for employees, customers, partners, and applications. Working closely with Security, IT, Engineering, and Product teams, you will build scalable identity services that support HealthVerity's growth while meeting healthcare security and compliance requirements.

This role will be instrumental in advancing Zero Trust initiatives, strengthening access governance, and ensuring the right individuals have the right access to the right resources at the right time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the architecture, engineering, and operation of HealthVerity's Identity and Access Management platforms across workforce and customer environments.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise Active Directory services and identity infrastructure.
• Design and implement scalable identity architectures using Active Directory, Okta, Auth0, AWS Cognito, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain identity federation solutions leveraging SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Manage and enhance workforce identity services including Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta.
• Support and enhance customer identity platforms including Auth0 and AWS Cognito.
• Develop the IAM roadmap aligned to business growth, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Develop identity-focused security monitoring, alerting, and response playbooks.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining Zero Trust security principles.
• Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, Product, and Compliance teams on strategic initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Identity Security, Security Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Expert-level experience with Active Directory administration, architecture, and security.
• Hands-on experience with customer identity platforms such as Auth0, AWS Cognito, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar solutions.
• Strong experience administering and engineering Okta environments.
• Strong understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Experience implementing SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Strong understanding of cloud identity and AWS security services.
• Experience supporting HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST, FedRAMP, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar automation technologies.

Preferred

• Experience with Entra ID, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Zero Trust architectures preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.

Base salary for the role is commensurate with experience and can range between $145,000 - 175,000 + annual bonus opportunity.

Hiring Locations

Our main office is located in Center City, Philadelphia, where we operate on a hybrid model with in-office work required three days a week for local employees. We believe collaboration is most effective when teams come together, which is why we prioritize hiring in the Philadelphia area.

For certain roles, we also hire from hub locations—regions where we have an established presence with multiple team members working remotely. While these employees primarily work from home, we bring them together in person at least once a year for team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning.

Hub Locations

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Boston, Massachusetts
• New York City, New York
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Washington, D.C.
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Chicago, Illinois

Approved States for Remote Work

CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, and VA.

About HealthVerity

HealthVerity is the leader in privacy-protected real-world data exchange, transforming how healthcare and life sciences organizations connect and analyze disparate patient data. By enabling access to the industry’s largest RWD ecosystem, HealthVerity supports critical applications in clinical development, commercial strategy, regulatory decision-making, and public health. To learn more about HealthVerity, visit healthverity.com.

Why you'll love working here

We are making a difference – Our technology is at the forefront of some of the biggest healthcare challenges in the world.

We are one team – Our people define our culture and always will. We take time out to celebrate each other, and acknowledge the value that each of us adds towards our greater mission. Come share all you have to offer.

We are learners – Every team member is continually learning, no matter if we've been in a role for one year or much longer. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our clients, partners, and each other.

Benefits & Perks

Our benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support and enrich the experience of our full-time employees, with eligibility limited to those in permanent positions.

• Compensation: competitive base salary & annual bonus opportunity (for non-commissioned roles)
• Benefits: We offer health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1. We also offer a 401(k) plan and an equity program, with new hire equity grants beginning at the Director level and above.
• Flexible location: Remote workdays and 3 days a week of in-office collaboration for team members in the Philadelphia area. Check location requirements with the recruiting team.
• Generous PTO: Take time off as needed, targeted at 4 weeks per year, including vacation, personal and sick time, plus paid parental leave.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid leave for childbearing, surrogacy, and adoption; 6 weeks for non-childbearing parents.
• Comprehensive and individualized onboarding: mentorship program, departmental talks, and a library of resources are available beginning day 1 for each new team member to minimize the stress of starting a new job
• Professional development: biweekly 1:1s, hands-on leadership that is goal-and growth-oriented for each team member, and an annual budget to support professional development pursuits

We believe incorporating different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds make us stronger and encourages an environment where ageism, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia or any other form of discrimination are not tolerated. All qualified job applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. At HealthVerity, we’re working towards an innovative and connected future for healthcare data and believe the future is better together. We can only do that if everyone has a seat at the table.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]

Remote opportunities are not available in all areas and require team members to work from a fixed location due to tax and labor law implications - specific questions about remote positions can be discussed during the interview process with your recruiter.