Identity & Access Management Engineer

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer will play a critical part in delivering complex identity technologies to streamline access management processes and drive our identity program forward across IT and the business. The IAM Engineer will analyze business needs, assess available technologies, be the subject matter expert in a wide array of identity technologies and mentor junior staff. Within the context of Identity Management, the engineer will offer in-depth technical consultation to business units and other IT teams, ensuring integration of information security requirements and alignment with organizational goals.

Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area.

Design, implement, and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including identity governance, access controls, privileged access management, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess business needs, and develop IAM strategies and solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Configure and manage IAM systems and tools, such as identity governance platforms, directory services, and authentication mechanisms.
• Perform access reviews, entitlement management, and user provisioning/deprovisioning activities to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct IAM-related audits, analyze access logs and reports, and investigate security incidents to identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT teams on IAM-related issues, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures, and ensure adherence to industry best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Stay updated on emerging IAM technologies, trends, and industry developments, and assess their potential impact on the organization's IAM strategy.
• Participate in IAM-related projects and initiatives, including system upgrades, migrations, and integration efforts, and contribute to the overall success of the IAM program.
• Support departmental and corporate goals by meeting key performance indicators and defined metrics.
  Create and manage onboarding processes for EntraID-integrated applications and user accounts.
  Develop conditional access policies to secure company data and applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent related experience.
  
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a technical IAM role.
  
• Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions, including AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms, with a solid understanding of cloud environment IAM roles, policies, and best practices.
  
• Hands-on experience with identity provisioning, access controls, role-based access control (RBAC), and authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, LDAP, OIDC, SCIM).
• Strong technical expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, including experience with IAM systems such as Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Sailpoint, CyberArk, or similar platforms.
  
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HITRUST, and their application to IAM practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with coding and scripting automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or other languages etc.)
• Architecture design or application product management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+) and/or IAM-specific certifications (e.g., CIAM, CIMP, CRISC) are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a passion for staying abreast of IAM trends and advancements.
• SailPoint IIQ/ISC and or Okta experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communications, with excellent attention to detail.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $95,888 to $143,811, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).