Director, Identity & Access Management (Remote)

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters - patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 12 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting into the Deputy CISO, The Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical leadership role responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of all aspects related to the identification, authentication, and authorization of users within an organization. This executive will oversee the development, implementation, and operation of robust IAM frameworks, ensuring that information assets are protected while enabling the business to operate efficiently and securely.

The role demands a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate and respond to evolving cyber threats, regulatory requirements, and business needs. The successful candidate will foster cross-functional partnerships, drive technology adoption, and champion a security-first culture across the enterprise.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US

Why you want to work on this team:

• Passionate about developing and enhancing identity programs.
• Thrives in a team dedicated to professional and career growth.
• Successful in leading, mentoring and guiding high performing work teams.

To be qualified for this position you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 7 years in IAM leadership or senior management roles within large, complex organizations.
• Deep knowledge of modern IAM concepts, technologies, protocols, and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD, AWS Cognito, Okta, Saviynt, CyberArk, etc.).
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale IAM solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and compliance drivers impacting IAM, including data privacy laws and industry standards.
• Exceptional team leadership, talent development, and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant certifications highly preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, CCSP, PMP).

You will set yourself apart with:

• AWS Certifications
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP
• Hands-on engineering experience in the identity space

You will be:

• Establishing and enforcing policies for user identity lifecycle management, including joiners, movers, and leavers.
• Overseeing access certification, entitlement reviews, and segregation of duties.
• Designing and managing authentication and authorization platforms, ensuring secure and efficient access to enterprise resources.
• Implementing and optimizing MFA, SSO, and adaptive authentication solutions.
• Directing the implementation and operation of PAM solutions to control, monitor, and audit privileged accounts and activities.
• Mitigating risks associated with high-value assets and critical systems.
• Leading the integration of IAM across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, supporting digital transformation while managing risk.
• Developing policies for federated identity, least privilege, and zero trust architectures.

Availity culture and benefits:

• Availity is a certified "Great Place to Work"! Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams, a Young Professionals Group, a She Can Code IT group for women in tech, and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates.
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
• Don't feel like wearing business attire? Cool, you can wear jeans - we are a casual place.
• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You're at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Next steps:

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:

• Recorded Video Pre-Screen with Recruiter
• Video Interview with Hiring Manager
• Video Panel Interview
• Video Interview with COO
• Video Interview with CISO
• Video Interview with Chief Technology Officer

Video Camera Usage:

Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.

Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.

Disclaimers:

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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