Senior Security Engineer IS - Identity and Access Management, Remote

Job-ID: 457322Category: Information SecurityLocation: Renton, WA, United States; CA, United States; OR, United States; WA, United StatesWorkplace: RemoteSchedule: Full time, DayPosted: 2026-09-04FTE: 1Minimum Salary: See PostingMaximum Salary: See PostingJob Location: Providence Valley Office Park-Renton(HR)Senior Security Engineer IS – Identity & Access ManagementWe 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. This role is critical in ensuring the secure, efficient, and compliant management of identities and access across the organization, helping to 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, while driving modernization toward Zero Trust and cloud-based identity models. This role focuses on engineering automated identity processes, strengthening access governance and privileged access controls, and integrating AI-enabled capabilities to enhance security and operational efficiency. The engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate identity-related risks, implements monitoring and automated response for identity threats, and contributes to technology evaluation and innovation. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supports audit readiness, and establishes standards and best practices to continuously improve enterprise identity security.Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Enterprise Security & Infrastructure and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. 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 hoursFlexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirementsProvidence offers remote work for applications who reside in the following states:OregonWashingtonCaliforniaPlease 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 hoursFlexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirementsRequired 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.Preferred Qualifications:6+ or more years of Identity and Access Management experienceExperience supporting an enterprise environment with over 10,000+ accountsExperience working in a Healthcare environmentUpon Hire: CISSP, CIAM, Identity or Security related certification or equivalentFamiliarity 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 governanceHands-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 APIExperience building automated identity workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or similar orchestration toolsExperience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate automation and security operationsStrong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application, and security teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentContinuous learning mindset with a focus on staying current with identity and security trendsStrong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex identity issuesAbility to evaluate new technologies and translate business requirements into secure technical solutionsEffective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersSalary Range by Location: California: Humboldt: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $71.70, Max: $122.09California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82California: Bakersfield: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $57.16, Max: $97.32Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39Washington: Clark County Washington: Min: $61.31, Max: $104.39Washington: Tukwila: Min: $63.91, Max: $108.82Washington: Eastern: Min: $54.56, Max: $92.89Washington: Southeastern: Min: $57.16 Max: $97.32Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About the organizationProvidence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.About the company At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. 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