Senior IAM Engineer

Zelis
Morristown, NJ

At Zelis we Get Stuff Done. So lets get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers providers and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers including the top five national health plans regional health plans TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify optimize and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts driving real measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences community involvement and the valuable lessons youve learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements the knowledge youve gained and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

The Senior IAM Engineer Team Lead is a technical leadership role responsible for designing implementing and optimizing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions primarily using SailPoint ISC. The position involves managing IAM lifecycle processes automating workflows troubleshooting system issues collaborating with IT and business stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers. Key qualifications include expertise in SailPoint Active Directory Azure automation scripting and identity protocols with preferred experience in other IAM tools and compliance frameworks.

Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer Team Lead
Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior IAM Engineer Team Lead to join the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about Security IAM Automation and Identity Governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage lifecycle management integrations for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) specifically leveraging SailPoint ISC. Drive the planning design and execution of engineering projects to achieve IAM program objectives including access provisioning deprovisioning role-based access control access reviews and service account management.

  • Design and implement IAM solutions aligned with organizational goals and security standards and architect develop and implement accelerators and enablers for automating IAM processes driving efficiency and accuracy. Identify opportunities for process optimization and execute strategies to improve service delivery and scalability

  • Analyze and troubleshoot IAM system issues providing robust engineering solutions to enhance performance security and reliability. Conduct detailed root cause analyses of technical problems and implement solutions to prevent recurrences

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders including IT security teams and business unit contacts to extend IAM control solutions across enterprise technology assets. Work closely with application development teams to understand current initiatives and strategies ensuring alignment and integration with IAM solutions.

  • Monitor IAM operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Escalate incidents to next-level support as needed and lead efforts to resolve critical issues promptly. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

  • Conduct research to address complex technical challenges and stay informed of emerging trends and technologies in IAM. Drive continuous engineering improvement opportunities and focus on innovation and efficiencies to minimize known issues.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive knowledge articles architecture diagrams and SOPs to address operational needs. Develop procedures and documentation for continuous improvement and maintenance activities related to IAM infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Proven technical experience implementing and managing SailPoint ISC in an enterprise environment with an emphasis on Active Directory Azure Workday and SailPoint Workflows.

  • Strong understanding of IAM principles including provisioning de-provisioning access reviews RBAC and least privilege.

  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and experience with automation platforms (e.g. Azure Automation AWS Lambda Functions).

  • Familiarity with identity protocols such as SAML OAuth OpenID Connect and directory services like LDAP and Active Directory.

  • Familiarity with REST API principles system-to-system authentication methods (Basic Authentication OAuth Certificate Auth etc.) and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM).

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure AWS) and hybrid identity environments.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to lead technical initiatives and drive results without direct managerial authority.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SailPoint certifications (e.g. Identity Security Engineer).

  • Experience with other IAM tools (e.g. Okta CyberArk Ping).

  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX HIPAA GDPR).

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA Boston MA Morristown NJ Plano TX St. Louis MO St. Petersburg FL and Hyderabad India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture and all our employees work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership -office work and activities if applicable vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Base Salary Range

$139000.00 - $186000.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors including experience education qualifications as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package which may also include discretionary bonus plans commissions or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well which demonstrates our commitment to our employees health well-being and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match flexible paid time off holidays parental leaves life and disability insurance and health benefits including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process please email .

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities duties and skills from time to time.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Posted 2025-11-21

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