Consulting IAM Application Engineer

HCA Healthcare - Nashville, TN

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

Hospitals

About the position

The Consulting IAM Application Engineer at HCA Healthcare is a pivotal role designed to enhance and maintain the organization's identity governance and administration (IGA) systems. This position requires a deep understanding of IGA principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT administrators, security analysts, and business stakeholders. The engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of IGA systems, ensuring they meet the specific needs of the organization while optimizing performance and security. In this role, the engineer will strategize with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into technical specifications and design documents for system advancements. They will tailor IGA tools and technologies to ensure optimal performance and create operational procedures for user onboarding, access provisioning, and access recertification. The engineer will also monitor system performance and security logs, proactively addressing any anomalies or security incidents. Additionally, the Consulting IAM Application Engineer will provide technical expertise and support to IT teams and end-users, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement. They will collaborate with auditors to support IGA-related audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role also includes a commitment to 24x7x365 on-call support rotation, emphasizing the importance of timely response and resolution in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and sustain identity governance and administration (IGA) systems, including architecture, workflows, and integration with various systems.
• Strategize with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into technical specifications and design documents for IGA system advancements.
• Tailor and refine IGA tools and technologies to meet the organization's specific needs, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Craft and preserve IGA operational procedures, guidelines, and documentation for user onboarding, access provisioning, and access recertification.
• Synergize with cross-functional teams to diagnose and remedy any issues related to the IGA systems, securing timely resolution and minimal disruption.
• Monitor and evaluate IGA system performance and security logs, proactively safeguarding against any anomalies or security incidents.
• Keep abreast of emerging IGA trends, technologies, and best practices, proposing recommendations for process improvements and system enhancements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to IT teams and end-users, resolving IGA-related issues.
• Cultivate a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement, championing IGA best practices and knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support IGA-related audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Evaluate and select IGA tools and technologies, recommending based on organizational needs, scalability, and ease of use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or other applicable degree.
• 7+ years of experience in Identity & Access or Information Technology job role.
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft technologies (C#, ASP.net, MS-SQL, Active Directory, Azure, Entra ID) and Oracle.
• Expert knowledge in Database design, Data Warehousing ETLs, t-SQL performance improvement with large datasets exceeding 1 Million rows, Index tuning, and stored procedures.
• Expert knowledge in HTML, CSS, Javascript, URL coding, JSON, XML, SOAP, and Rest API, including performance and error trapping.
• Proficiency in Command Line, Powershell, Python, uiPath, API (SOAP / REST).
• Professional certifications in IGA (e.g., CISSP, IGA-specific certifications) are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex access control scenarios and identify root causes.
• Solid understanding of network and system security principles and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of identity governance and administration (IGA) concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong experience in managing and enhancing IGA systems, including architecture, workflows, roles, and policies.
• Proficiency in IGA tools and technologies, such as Saviynt, Imprivata, and their capabilities.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and frameworks related to IGA, such as HIPAA, and HITECH.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certifications in IGA (e.g., CISSP, IGA-specific certifications) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.