WPS Health Solutions
Principal IAM Security Engineer & Architect
WPS Health Solutions, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Overview
Role Snapshot: Our Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer & Architect protects WPS assets and collaborates with business partners, developers, vendors, and security engineers to align the IAM Program with WPSs vision. This Architect works 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 Medicare, HIPAA, and the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Salary Range: $125,000 ~ $160,000. The base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work Location
Our preference is for the new employee to live in Wisconsin to support hybrid work and collaboration. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) are expected to work Hybrid 3 days a week on a regular basis. We also offer remote work in approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. How do I know this opportunity is right for me? Possess technical leadership in the design, development, implementation and maturity of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms and infrastructure. Foster innovation and continuous improvement in processes, platforms, technologies and practices. Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert on enterprise projects to ensure security and IAM architecture standards meet strategy and regulatory compliance. Conduct security architecture reviews and consultations for all lines of business in an enterprise environment. Participate in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Review Board (TRB) to provide security and IAM architecture expertise. Convert security and IAM architecture strategy into policies, standards, documentation and diagrams. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and emerging industry trends and provide leadership with recommendations on architecture direction.
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship is required due to Department of Defense restrictions. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent post-high school education/work-related experience. 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, specifically IAM architecture and engineering. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, RSA, SailPoint, Azure AD, Entra ID, Ping Identity, CyberArk). Demonstrated experience leading security architecture efforts across multiple domains (data, network, cloud, application). Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, government), especially with HIPAA, NIST CSF, FISMA, FedRAMP. Strong understanding of IT/IAM concepts: Authentication, authorization, RBAC, ABAC, SSO, MFA, provisioning/deprovisioning; cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Secure architecture patterns and Zero Trust concepts. DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated provisioning. Writing and reviewing security policies, standards, and diagrams. Leadership and technical mentoring abilities. Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous IAM improvement. Strategic thinking with the ability to convert security strategy into actionable plans. Strong documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
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 and knowledge base articles.
Remote Work Requirements
High-speed cable or fiber internet. Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream (check at speedtest.net). Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.
Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available. Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities. 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of salary and a 50% match for the next 2% (100% vested immediately). Competitive paid time off. Health, dental and telehealth coverage begin DAY 1. Professional and Leadership Development Programs. Review additional benefits at the company benefits page.
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 health plans for business. We process claims and support beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for military personnel. WPS has provided healthcare services for nearly 80 years and is military and veteran ready. Culture Drives Our Success
WPSs culture emphasizes an open and empowering employee experience, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives to fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. We strive for employees to bring their authentic selves to work and to adapt effectively to changes and opportunities. Sign up for Job Alerts FOLLOW US: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, WPS Health Blog Remote work and security requirements apply as described. WPS and its personnel are subject to mandatory enhanced screening and background investigation per applicable regulations and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Role Snapshot: Our Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer & Architect protects WPS assets and collaborates with business partners, developers, vendors, and security engineers to align the IAM Program with WPSs vision. This Architect works 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 Medicare, HIPAA, and the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Salary Range: $125,000 ~ $160,000. The base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work Location
Our preference is for the new employee to live in Wisconsin to support hybrid work and collaboration. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) are expected to work Hybrid 3 days a week on a regular basis. We also offer remote work in approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. How do I know this opportunity is right for me? Possess technical leadership in the design, development, implementation and maturity of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms and infrastructure. Foster innovation and continuous improvement in processes, platforms, technologies and practices. Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert on enterprise projects to ensure security and IAM architecture standards meet strategy and regulatory compliance. Conduct security architecture reviews and consultations for all lines of business in an enterprise environment. Participate in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Technology Review Board (TRB) to provide security and IAM architecture expertise. Convert security and IAM architecture strategy into policies, standards, documentation and diagrams. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and emerging industry trends and provide leadership with recommendations on architecture direction.
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship is required due to Department of Defense restrictions. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent post-high school education/work-related experience. 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, specifically IAM architecture and engineering. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, RSA, SailPoint, Azure AD, Entra ID, Ping Identity, CyberArk). Demonstrated experience leading security architecture efforts across multiple domains (data, network, cloud, application). Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, government), especially with HIPAA, NIST CSF, FISMA, FedRAMP. Strong understanding of IT/IAM concepts: Authentication, authorization, RBAC, ABAC, SSO, MFA, provisioning/deprovisioning; cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Secure architecture patterns and Zero Trust concepts. DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated provisioning. Writing and reviewing security policies, standards, and diagrams. Leadership and technical mentoring abilities. Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous IAM improvement. Strategic thinking with the ability to convert security strategy into actionable plans. Strong documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
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 and knowledge base articles.
Remote Work Requirements
High-speed cable or fiber internet. Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream (check at speedtest.net). Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.
Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available. Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities. 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of salary and a 50% match for the next 2% (100% vested immediately). Competitive paid time off. Health, dental and telehealth coverage begin DAY 1. Professional and Leadership Development Programs. Review additional benefits at the company benefits page.
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 health plans for business. We process claims and support beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for military personnel. WPS has provided healthcare services for nearly 80 years and is military and veteran ready. Culture Drives Our Success
WPSs culture emphasizes an open and empowering employee experience, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives to fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. We strive for employees to bring their authentic selves to work and to adapt effectively to changes and opportunities. Sign up for Job Alerts FOLLOW US: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, WPS Health Blog Remote work and security requirements apply as described. WPS and its personnel are subject to mandatory enhanced screening and background investigation per applicable regulations and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr