[Remote] Identity & Access Automotion Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Versant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of clients’ members nationwide. They are seeking an Identity & Access Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated identity and access management solutions, ensuring secure and compliant user access across internal systems and external digital services. Responsibilities • Design and implement automated identity lifecycle workflows (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) for internal users and healthcare stakeholders using Entra ID Governance. • Build and support secure access frameworks for members, providers, and clients through Microsoft Entra External ID, including: Self-service registration, Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On, Password reset workflows, Brand-customized identity experiences. • Integrate identity governance with clinical systems, third-party healthcare platforms, and HR/ticketing systems (e.g., Dayforce, ServiceNow). • Ensure HIPAA / HiTrust-compliant identity handling and maintain documentation for audit and regulatory requirements. • Automate access certification campaigns and entitlement reviews aligned with role-based access control (RBAC) policies. • Collaborate with IAM and Security architects, compliance teams, and application owners to strengthen identity security and regulatory readiness. • Develop, manage, and monitor automation scripts (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API) to enforce access governance policies across hybrid-cloud environments. • Implement IAM platform customizations, enhancements, and modifications • Gather requirements from internal clients and provide security/IAM technical expertise • Drive initiatives to transform IAM provisioning and lifecycle management leveraging self-service and automation capabilities to enable superior user experience • Contribute to evolving the overall strategy and operating model for IAM governance and technology solutions. Skills • 6+ years of IAM experience with a focus on automation, preferably in a healthcare or regulated industry. • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Entra ID Governance, including: Lifecycle workflows, Access Reviews, Entitlement Management. • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra External ID (formerly Azure AD B2C) for consumer or partner identity management. • Strong scripting ability (PowerShell) and API proficiency (Microsoft Graph). • Familiarity with healthcare data privacy and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH). • Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST 800-53. • Experience with identity provisioning, access deprovisioning, and compliance-aligned auditing processes. • Experience communicating and collaborating with diverse audiences and senior leadership. • Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, innovation, problem solving, influencing, organizing and relationship building. • Self-starter, positive attitude, ability to work independently, enjoys learning and staying current with industry developments, regulations, and best practices. • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field preferred. • Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC). Benefits • Health and dental insurance • Tuition reimbursement • 401(k) with company match • Pet insurance • No-cost-to-you vision insurance for you and your qualified dependents Company Overview • Versant Health offers eye health and vision care plan for members, clients, brokers, and eye care professionals. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Versant Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job