[Hiring] Senior Security Engineer @Providence

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Engineer with a strong passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our Enterprise Security & Infrastructure (ESI) organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing, engineering, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale identity solutions across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).

This role requires a deep understanding of modern identity technologies, along with the ability to secure and optimize identity platforms that support critical business operations.

A successful engineer in this role will:

• Maintain awareness of new security and identity trends.
• Research, evaluate, design, and recommend technical security solutions for the enterprise.
• Ensure the secure, efficient, and compliant management of identities and access across the organization.
• Help protect enterprise assets while enabling business productivity.

The Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management is responsible for:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments.
• Driving modernization toward Zero Trust and cloud-based identity models.
• Engineering automated identity processes.
• Strengthening access governance and privileged access controls.
• Integrating AI-enabled capabilities to enhance security and operational efficiency.
• Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate identity-related risks.
• Implementing monitoring and automated response for identity threats.
• Contributing to technology evaluation and innovation.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting audit readiness.
• Establishing standards and best practices to continuously improve enterprise identity security.

Please note the following important details regarding this position:

• Flexibility to work a rotational on-call schedule to support system availability, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure continuity of IT operations outside of standard business hours.
• Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements.
• Providence offers remote work for applications who reside in the following states: Oregon, Washington, California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.
• 5 years Related experience; 5-8 years preferred.
• Experience collaborating on security solution designs for the TCP/IP protocol suite, LAN/WAN technologies, switching, routing, VoIP and Telephony technologies, firewalls and VPN, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), vulnerability assessment and patch management tools.
• Functional experience designing security controls and countermeasures for operating systems, databases, applications, Web services, user devices, and wireless networks.

Requirements

• 6+ or more years of Identity and Access Management experience.
• Experience supporting an enterprise environment with over 10,000+ accounts.
• Experience working in a Healthcare environment.
• Upon Hire: CISSP, CIAM, Identity or Security related certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, ISO).
• Proven experience designing and supporting IAM solutions in hybrid Active Directory and cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD).
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, least privilege access, and identity governance.
• Hands-on experience with authentication protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP).
• Strong experience with automation and scripting, particularly PowerShell, Python and Microsoft Graph API.
• Experience building automated identity workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or similar orchestration tools.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate automation and security operations.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application, and security teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous learning mindset with a focus on staying current with identity and security trends.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex identity issues.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.