Director of Identity and Access Management
Job Description
Company: Datavant
Location: Juneau, US
Join Datavant, a leading data collaboration platform dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape. Our mission is to ensure that the world’s health data is secure, accessible, and actionable, empowering organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. By becoming a part of Datavant, you will contribute to the future of health data and have the opportunity to create meaningful change within the industry.
We are looking for an experienced professional to take on the role of Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM). This position focuses on hands-on execution and strong leadership. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and daily management of our IAM program, ensuring that access control for our users and systems is secure, efficient, and scalable.
As a leader of a dedicated team, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives, manage access policies, and uphold compliance with security standards. Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and executing an Identity Strategy that encompasses both internal and external identities, including various user personas and non-human entities (agents, bots, services, etc.).
• Managing IAM technology implementations in alignment with company goals to deliver reliable access control across systems and applications.
• Leading and mentoring a small team of IAM specialists to drive secure and efficient operations.
• Implementing IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Collaborating with IT and other departments to seamlessly integrate IAM requirements into business processes.
• Managing the selection and deployment of IAM tools and solutions while overseeing the operations of tools and services such as Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication/Passwordless, Identity Providers, etc.
• Regularly assessing and refining IAM configurations and workflows to keep pace with evolving security needs and industry trends.
• Conducting periodic reviews and audits, implementing improvements based on findings to enhance security and compliance.
• Providing IAM-related support for IT security measures, ensuring the protection of user data, applications, and systems from unauthorized access.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
• Proven experience in IAM management, including successful program execution.
• A solid understanding of IAM processes, technologies, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
• The ability to lead a small team with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with meticulous attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are considered a plus.
This position is ideal for a hands-on IAM professional who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and is dedicated to creating a secure and efficient access management program.
Datavant values diversity and is committed to fostering a culture where all team members can thrive. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is $180,000-$225,000 USD. This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
For safety precautions, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof of various vaccinations (e.g., flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19). Requests for exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Source: SaluteMyJob
