Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst and Developer

HealthPartners is currently hiring a Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst and Developer. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving strategic direction, architecture, and hands-on execution across our identity platforms. The principal leads the design, implementation, and evolution of our enterprise-wide identity and access management (IAM) capabilities. 

The ideal candidate brings deep IAM expertise, strong security knowledge, and a proven ability to partner with engineering, application, infrastructure, and security teams to mature an identity program. The principal reports to the Manager, Identity and Access Management and collaborates with a dedicated team focused on enterprise security and access solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four (4) years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Seven (7) years of experience in identity and access management, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Four (4) years of experience with SailPoint (ISC) administration including application onboarding, provisioning, and certifications.
• Deep knowledge of identity protocols and standards: SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos, X.509.
• Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust, RBAC/ABAC, and modern authentication frameworks.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities (PowerShell, Java Beanshell, REST APIs).
• Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Strong architectural background with the ability to create reference designs and drive adoption.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including translating complex concepts for non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Azure Identity Engineer, Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint Architect.

Hours/Location:

• Monday – Friday; core business hours
• Work may be performed remotely; however, on-site presence is required on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help jump‑start project work.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for identity, authentication, and directory services across the organization.
• Evaluate and recommend IAM technologies, tools, and process improvements.
• Coordinates across Business Partners and Information Technology Application Groups to identify access requirements and assists in integrating these requirements into Security Administration tools and processes.
• Analyzes Security Administration processes / workflows, recommends ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness and helps implement the solutions.
• Design and oversee implementation of identity solutions for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Lead modernization initiatives, including lifecycle automation, access governance, and privileged access controls.
• Build scalable, resilient enterprise identity patterns for applications, APIs, and infrastructure.
• Develop automation and orchestration to streamline joiner/mover/leaver processes.
• Collaborate with security operations, compliance, and audit teams to ensure identity controls meet regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior IAM engineers and provide technical leadership across the IAM function.
• Ensures that HealthPartners access management aligns with IT's security policies and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.