WPS—A health solutions company
Principal IAM Security Engineer & Architect
WPS—A health solutions company, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Principal IAM Security Engineer & Architect
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WPS—A health solutions company Overview
The
Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer & Architect
plays a crucial role in protecting WPS assets and works with key business partners, developers, vendors, and security engineers to align our IAM Program with WPS’s vision. This Architect works closely with IT and business unit stakeholders to review, recommend, and document standards and best practices for data, network, cloud, and application security. They ensure information system processes and procedures meet or exceed contractual security compliance requirements and Government policies and standards, including but not limited to Medicare, HIPAA and the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, implementation, and maturation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms and infrastructure. Foster innovation and continuous improvement in processes, platforms, technologies, and practices related to IAM. Serve as a subject matter expert on enterprise IAM projects to ensure security and architecture standards are implemented according to strategy and regulatory compliance. Conduct security architecture reviews and consultations for all lines of business in an enterprise environment. Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Review Board (TRB) to provide security and IAM architecture expertise. Translate security and IAM architecture strategy into policies, standards, documentation, and diagrams. Maintain knowledge of emerging industry trends and advise leadership on direction for WPS architecture. Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent post-high-school education and/or work-related experience. 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, specifically IAM architecture and engineering. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, RSA, SailPoint, Azure AD/Entra ID, Ping Identity, CyberArk). Experience leading security architecture efforts across multiple domains (data, network, cloud, application). Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, government), especially HIPAA, NIST CSF, FISMA, FedRAMP. Strong understanding of IT and IAM concepts: authentication/authorization, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, MFA, provisioning/deprovisioning; cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP); secure architecture patterns; Zero Trust; DevSecOps; CI/CD; policy/standards/diagrams; leadership and mentoring; stakeholder communication; and ability to drive IAM innovation. Preferred Qualifications
Competency with at least one scripting/programming language (PowerShell, SQL, Java, etc.). Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CyberArk Sentry/Guardian. Experience gathering design requirements and maintaining documentation/knowledge base articles. Remote Work
Hybrid options with priority for candidates in Wisconsin; remote work available in approved states listed below. Full details: remote work in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available Performance bonus and/or merit increases 401(k) with generous company match Competitive paid time off Health, dental, and telehealth starting Day 1 Professional and Leadership Development Programs Who We Are
WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group plans; processes claims and provides customer support for Medicare beneficiaries and manages benefits for active-duty and retired military personnel. WPS has served for nearly 80 years and is military and veteran ready. Culture drives our success: we strive for an open and empowering employee experience, valuing diverse perspectives to fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This position may involve support to federal health care programs and other regulated industries; candidates may be subject to applicable regulations, contract requirements, and internal policies, including data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. All personnel are subject to mandatory enhanced screening and background investigations as required.
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Principal IAM Security Engineer & Architect
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WPS—A health solutions company Overview
The
Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer & Architect
plays a crucial role in protecting WPS assets and works with key business partners, developers, vendors, and security engineers to align our IAM Program with WPS’s vision. This Architect works closely with IT and business unit stakeholders to review, recommend, and document standards and best practices for data, network, cloud, and application security. They ensure information system processes and procedures meet or exceed contractual security compliance requirements and Government policies and standards, including but not limited to Medicare, HIPAA and the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, implementation, and maturation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms and infrastructure. Foster innovation and continuous improvement in processes, platforms, technologies, and practices related to IAM. Serve as a subject matter expert on enterprise IAM projects to ensure security and architecture standards are implemented according to strategy and regulatory compliance. Conduct security architecture reviews and consultations for all lines of business in an enterprise environment. Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Review Board (TRB) to provide security and IAM architecture expertise. Translate security and IAM architecture strategy into policies, standards, documentation, and diagrams. Maintain knowledge of emerging industry trends and advise leadership on direction for WPS architecture. Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent post-high-school education and/or work-related experience. 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, specifically IAM architecture and engineering. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, RSA, SailPoint, Azure AD/Entra ID, Ping Identity, CyberArk). Experience leading security architecture efforts across multiple domains (data, network, cloud, application). Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, government), especially HIPAA, NIST CSF, FISMA, FedRAMP. Strong understanding of IT and IAM concepts: authentication/authorization, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, MFA, provisioning/deprovisioning; cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP); secure architecture patterns; Zero Trust; DevSecOps; CI/CD; policy/standards/diagrams; leadership and mentoring; stakeholder communication; and ability to drive IAM innovation. Preferred Qualifications
Competency with at least one scripting/programming language (PowerShell, SQL, Java, etc.). Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CyberArk Sentry/Guardian. Experience gathering design requirements and maintaining documentation/knowledge base articles. Remote Work
Hybrid options with priority for candidates in Wisconsin; remote work available in approved states listed below. Full details: remote work in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available Performance bonus and/or merit increases 401(k) with generous company match Competitive paid time off Health, dental, and telehealth starting Day 1 Professional and Leadership Development Programs Who We Are
WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group plans; processes claims and provides customer support for Medicare beneficiaries and manages benefits for active-duty and retired military personnel. WPS has served for nearly 80 years and is military and veteran ready. Culture drives our success: we strive for an open and empowering employee experience, valuing diverse perspectives to fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This position may involve support to federal health care programs and other regulated industries; candidates may be subject to applicable regulations, contract requirements, and internal policies, including data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. All personnel are subject to mandatory enhanced screening and background investigations as required.
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