Lead IAM Engineer

centene· Centene Management Company LLC
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Full timeCentene Management Company LLC

About this role

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world.  As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Leads the Identity and Access Management systems and solutions, support of the Production SailPoint IdentityIQ and Identity Now solutions. Performs review of system, user, and administrative roles and accounts and to understand access levels for enterprise applications and platforms. Designs, builds, tests, and maintains scalable and stable off-the-shelf software applications or custom builds technology software solutions to meet technical business identity access needs. Leads cross functional teams through the entire implementation process.

  • Enforces policies and procedures related to identity lifecycle management, and supporting resources using IAM technical best practices

  • Competence in identifying code deficiencies, reviewing logs, researching errors, and replicating issues to find solutions.

  • Solid programming skills in Java, BeanShell, with PowerShell being a beneficial addition.

  • Experience in coding for Lifecycle Event management and a clear understanding of its phases.

  • Development expertise in SailPoint connectors, including but not limited to Web Services, SCIM, JDBC, delimited file, and IIQ ServiceNow configuration.

  • In-depth knowledge of Identity Cubes, Identity Attribute Mappings, LCM/LCE Workflows.

  • Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports identity related areas of software applications and identity governance

  • Reviews documentation of IAM related technical requirements, designs, infrastructure, and support processes

  • Liaises with other teams in information security risk management infrastructure, architecture management, and business functions to implement end to end IAM solutions

  • Leads the development of overall IAM technical strategies, designs, standards and procedures which support business strategies

  • Performs the coding, configuring, testing and documentation of developments in the IAM landscape

  • Troubleshoots and solves a wide variety of security focused IAM issues

  • Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, ethical practices, and regulatory guidelines

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 5 – 7 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:

  • One or more of the following skills are desired.

  • Profound experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ support and development.

  • Knowledge of Cloud Computing Security

  • Knowledge of Other: Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions


Soft Skills:

  • Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

  • Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

  • Intermediate - Ability to work independently

  • Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills

  • Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills

  • Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

  • Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

  • Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management

  • Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

  • Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude


License/Certification:

  • Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) within 120 Days required

  • SailPoint certification (e.g., IdentityNow or IIQ Certified Implementation Engineer).

  • Certified Identity and Security Technologist (CIST) preferred

  • Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS) preferred

Pay Range: $102,900.00 - $190,500.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Lead IAM Engineer role at centene?
The listed salary for this Lead IAM Engineer position at centene is USD 103K–191K. This is a remote Full time role.
Is the Lead IAM Engineer job at centene remote?
Yes, this Lead IAM Engineer position at centene is remote, with team members based in 9 Locations, Remote-CO, Remote-FL, Remote-IL, Remote-MN, Remote-MO, Remote-NY, Remote-PA, Remote-TX, Remote-VA. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Lead IAM Engineer role at centene full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead IAM Engineer role in the Centene Management Company LLC department at centene.
Which team or department does the Lead IAM Engineer at centene belong to?
This Lead IAM Engineer position is part of the Centene Management Company LLC department at centene. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Lead IAM Engineer position at centene?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to centene's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Lead IAM Engineer job at centene posted?
This Lead IAM Engineer position at centene was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead IAM Engineer
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