IAM Engineer - Remote in Arizona

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.

Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

At Vitalant, every role supports our mission to help save lives through blood donation and transfusion medicine. As an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Automation Engineer, you’ll strengthen the systems that protect the data and technology behind that life-saving work. In this role, you’ll design and implement automation solutions that streamline identity and access management operations—helping ensure the right people have secure, efficient access when it matters most. You’ll manage provisioning workflows, support IAM technologies, and drive the development of scalable, secure access controls. The ideal candidate brings strong scripting skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to improving IAM processes that keep Vitalant’s mission moving forward.

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 a Identity & Access Management Automation Engineer, you'll get to:
Design and implement automation scripts and workflows to streamline IAM operations and reduce manual tasks.

Manage user onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning in a secure and timely manner.

Support and maintain identity and access controls across Active Directory, Azure, and hybrid environments.

Assess IAM processes and recommend automation or efficiency improvements.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FDA, and CIS Controls (IG3 safeguards).

Assist with deploying and integrating IAM tools and technologies.

Troubleshoot IAM issues, monitor automated workflows, and perform routine maintenance.

Contribute to the design and implementation of IAM policies, procedures, and roadmaps.

Research and document IAM solutions and specifications to support implementation.

Monitor IAM risks, performance metrics, and compliance status; prepare reports for IT leadership.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet IAM requirements and goals.

Support IAM initiatives through configuration updates and automation tool integration.

Identify vulnerabilities and inefficiencies within the IAM environment and recommend improvements.

Stay current on IAM and cybersecurity best practices, particularly in healthcare and blood services.

Partner with IT and business teams to integrate IAM solutions across enterprise systems.

REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/ Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field – 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 
Minimum of 5 years of experience in identity and access management, including systems administration and support.

Required experience includes:

Active Directory and Azure environments

Implementing access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows

Supporting IAM tools and technologies

Preferred experience includes:

Working in healthcare or regulated industries

Hands-on IAM automation and scripting

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

Location:
Vitalant Remote Work
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Job Category:
Information Technology (IT)

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.