Identity Security Engineering Leader

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department: Data Delivery and Governance Schedule: Full-Time, Days Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Execute the cloud-first IGA/IAM modernization roadmap, orchestrating enterprise-wide application onboarding and replacing legacy systems with highly scalable, standardized identity service platforms. Engineer and automate end-to-end identity lifecycle event flows (Joiner/Mover/Leaver) and access certification workflows, eliminating manual operations through API integrations, infrastructure-as-code, and platform-native automation capabilities. Direct and mentor a high-performing engineering team using Agile frameworks, establishing standard operating procedures, robust change management, and a culture of continuous delivery for identity security solutions. Optimize and secure hybrid directory infrastructure, maintaining deep technical control over Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and market-leading enterprise IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, OneIdentity). Serve as the primary technical escalation authority and compliance SME, managing internal/external IAM audits, designing robust security control documentation, and translating complex identity risk data into strategic counsel for senior leadership. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking Advanced Technical Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related engineering discipline. Industry Security Credentials: Possession of active, recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM. Vendor Platform Certification: Current, formal engineering or administration certifications on enterprise-grade IGA/IAM platform ecosystems (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta). Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.