[Remote] Senior Systems Engineer Identity Access Management - Fully Remote

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NMDP is a leader in providing identity and access management solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in Identity & Access Management and IT Productivity & Collaboration services. The role involves designing, implementing, and administering identity governance and enterprise identity services, ensuring secure and reliable operations across various platforms. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain IAM/IGA capabilities (directory services, SSO/federation, and privileged access) using Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra to deliver secure, reliable access Lead discovery and solution delivery for IAM initiatives (requirements, design, build, testing, and rollout); evaluate options and recommend best-fit approaches with internal teams and vendors Automate identity lifecycle (joiner/mover/leaver; provisioning/deprovisioning) and related administration using scripting and modern tooling to reduce manual effort and risk Define and enforce access governance (RBAC/ABAC), policies, workflows, and secure access patterns (SSO/MFA/conditional access alignment and least-privilege role design), including periodic access reviews Support security and compliance by remediating identity-related vulnerabilities and supporting audits, penetration tests, and access reviews with evidence, reporting, and corrective actions Onboard and integrate applications and platforms (SaaS and Microsoft 365) using standards-based connectors/integrations; partner with application owners to validate requirements, data flows, and security controls Own and administer Microsoft 365 and collaboration services (Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, Exchange Online) and adjacent SaaS tools, including hybrid identity/access integrations and roadmap execution Operate and improve services through monitoring, dashboards/alerts, incident and problem management (RCA/post-incident reviews), and on-call participation; troubleshoot authentication/authorization/provisioning issues to restore service Plan, test, and deliver changes using NMDP change management and ITSM practices; validate outcomes and transition to steady-state support Create and maintain documentation and enablement (standards, runbooks, procedures, and knowledge articles); support tiered support and knowledge transfer with Service Desk/L2 Support privileged access practices using approved vaulting and secrets management (e.g., Delinea Secret Server) for administrative accounts, service accounts, and automation credentials Partner with Procurement/Vendor Management on renewals, licensing optimization, and vendor escalations; identify cost-saving opportunities through usage analysis and right-sizing Evaluate and adopt new features and products (including collaboration AI capabilities) via pilots, guardrails, and measured rollouts Other duties as assigned Skills Knowledge of IAM/IGA concepts and practices, including identity lifecycle (joiner/mover/leaver), provisioning/deprovisioning, and access recertification Knowledge of identity standards and protocols (SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM) and how they are used for SSO/federation and application integrations Knowledge of Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID administration and configuration concepts (tenant/directory structure, groups, app assignments, conditional access/access policies) Knowledge of privileged access management principles and controls (least privilege, role-based access, privileged roles/accounts, access request/approval workflows) Knowledge of security and compliance practices related to identity services, including logging/monitoring, vulnerability remediation, audit evidence collection, and access reviews Knowledge of enterprise IT operations practices (incident/problem management, change control) and creating/supporting technical documentation such as procedures and runbooks Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated success in working both independently and in a team environment Ability to demonstrate above-average written and oral communication skills Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and creative problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including translating technical concepts for varied audiences Ability to analyze complex issues, solve problems systematically, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment Ability to have hands-on experience with the relevant technologies and solutions for fulfilling the activities in the accountabilities section Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or related field (or equivalent related experience and/or education) Experience Minimum of five or more years of experience in engineering and supporting solutions in a heterogeneous enterprise IT environment Modern Workplace/Automation Defines and completes project tasks, including scripting, related to workplace automation, leveraging Intune, SharePoint (including migrations), Viva, PowerApps, Power Automate, Microsoft Power Platform, etc Strong experience with Okta tenant configuration and core components (policies, claims, scopes, access policies) beyond day-to-day administration Experience partnering with application developers and using Okta APIs to automate integrations and workflows Experience with log management and reporting tools (e.g., Varonis, Okta reporting) for monitoring and investigation Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life and disability Accident/critical illness/hospital Well-being Legal Identity theft Pet benefits Retirement Paid time off/holidays Leave Incentive plans Company Overview NMDP is a non-profit organization that specializes in cell therapy, offering treatments and cures for blood cancer and disorders. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//www.nmdp.org.

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