Senior Engineer, Workforce IAM

Cardinal Health

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$125,300–$178,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Below market

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About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, medical products, and supply chain solutions for healthcare providers and pharmacies. Industry: Healthcare Distribution & Services

Cardinal Health currently has 67 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $96,300–$150,100 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, Workforce IAM

JOB TITLE: Senior Engineer, Workforce IAM The Senior Engineer, Workforce IAM joins the Information Security and Risk team to architect, scale, and modernize identity systems for a global workforce. This role involves designing high-velocity identity blueprints for mergers and acquisitions, leading cross-domain identity consolidation, and managing multi-cloud IAM bridges. You will build automated workflows for user lifecycle events, implement Zero Standing Privilege and Just-In-Time access patterns, and integrate HRMS platforms to drive policy-driven access models. Key technologies include Okta, Entra ID, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, and HashiCorp Vault, alongside protocols like OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2. You will solve complex problems regarding identity governance, non-human identity management, and regulatory compliance for HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR within a hybrid multi-cloud environment.

What does a Engineer earn in Remote?

Median $207635 from 32 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and lead identity blueprints for rapid Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures to consolidate disparate identity providers.
  • Design and govern secure identity bridges linking on-premises infrastructure with multi-cloud environments like AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Define and implement Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) and Just-In-Time (JIT) access control patterns using PAM and CIEM tools.
  • Formulate enterprise IAM standards for SSO, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and directory services.
  • Integrate HRMS platforms with identity lifecycles to automate joiner, mover, and leaver workflows.
  • Develop automated provisioning patterns and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles to reduce manual overhead.
  • Architect specialized authentication solutions including biometric FIDO2 and RFID systems for manufacturing and distribution sites.
  • Ensure all IAM systems and processes comply with SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Information Security and Identity Management.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Lead or Principal Enterprise IAM Architect within a Fortune 500 or hyper-scale enterprise (preferred).
  • Deep theoretical and practical command of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, SCIM 2.0, FIDO2/WebAuthn, and Kerberos.
  • Proven architectural authority across enterprise IdPs (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta), IGA platforms (SailPoint), and PAM solutions (CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault).
  • Demonstrated success leading identity discovery, tenant consolidation, and domain migration workstreams across complex corporate structures.
  • Comprehensive familiarity with SOX 404 ITGC controls, HIPAA Security Rule, and international data sovereignty frameworks.
  • Exceptional executive communication skills and the ability to translate cryptographic/identity concepts into clear business risk decisions.

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