Identity & Access Management Specialist

Description

At Vitalant, every role helps save lives-and our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team is no exception. We are seeking an Identity & Access Management Specialist to ensure the right people have the right access to the systems that keep our blood donation operations secure and efficient. In this role, you'll manage user lifecycles, provision and troubleshoot access, and support compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. You'll also collaborate with senior team members to streamline processes and build automation that strengthens our security posture. This foundational role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset who wants to grow their expertise while contributing to Vitalant's life-saving mission.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Arizona in work-at-home role.

As an Identity & Access Management Specialist, you'll get to:

• Administer and maintain access security systems, user identities, roles, and access rights across enterprise systems.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and deprovisioning processes while maintaining security profiles and performing access reviews.
• Process access requests and changes in compliance with policies; troubleshoot issues and escalate complex cases as needed.
• Support and maintain identity and access controls in Active Directory, Azure, and other directory services.
• Utilize automation scripts and workflows to improve efficiency and assist with IAM assessments, system integrations, and upgrades.
• Monitor IAM systems, logs, and workflows for anomalies, risks, and compliance issues; track metrics and report to IT leadership.
• Contribute to IAM policies, standards, procedures, documentation, and best practices while staying current on HIPAA, FDA, and CIS Controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet IAM requirements and support user education on IAM practices.
  
  

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Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience) - Required

Familiarity With

• PowerShell scripting
• Identity lifecycle management
• Active Directory, Azure, LDAP
• IAM tools, MFA, SSO
• Cybersecurity principles and audit standards - Preferred
  
  

Licenses/ Certifications

One or more of the following certifications (or other vendor equivalents) preferred.

• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent entry-level
  
  

IAM/security certifications

• ITIL
• CISSP, CISM, CIAM or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Information Technology, with exposure to

identity and access management systems, including Active Directory, Azure, and

Exchange.

Experience administering access security systems and IAM workflows is required.

Preferred Experience Includes

• Working in healthcare or regulated industries
• Supporting compliance and audit processes
• Building and documenting IAM workflows
• Using automation tools and APIs for provisioning/deprovisioning.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

Foundational understanding of IAM tools and directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure)

Ability to follow established procedures and escalate issues appropriately

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for access-related issues

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks in a support-oriented environment

Willingness to learn new tools and automation concepts

Commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information

Team-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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