Staff Specialist - Priv Access and Identity Engineering
About The Position
Protecting healthcare starts long before a patient enters a clinic. As UVA Health continues to expand its cybersecurity and identity engineering capabilities, this role will help safeguard critical systems, sensitive patient information, and the technologies that support world-class care delivery. Join a growing Identity & Access Management organization that is evolving into a modern cybersecurity function. As a recognized technical expert, you will help architect enterprise identity security solutions, lead strategic initiatives, and influence the future direction of privileged access management across UVA Health. This is a highly visible technical leadership opportunity for an experienced identity security professional who wants to do more than maintain existing systems. You will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering with technology leaders across the organization to design and implement next-generation identity and privileged access solutions. This position offers a blend of solution architecture, cybersecurity strategy, project leadership, and hands-on technical expertise in a collaborative environment where your recommendations directly shape enterprise outcomes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 7 years of experience
- Experience with Microsoft Entra, Entra PIM, Active Directory, Defender for Identity, BloodHound, and related identity technologies.
- Experience with identity governance, access controls, attack path reduction, and security best practices.
- Experience in solution architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and project leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and advancement of UVA Health's enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) program.
- Implement controls focused on just-in-time access, privileged credential protection, session monitoring, and elevated access governance.
- Guide enterprise security initiatives involving Microsoft Entra, Entra PIM, Active Directory, Defender for Identity, BloodHound, and related identity technologies.
- Oversee implementation of a new Active Directory forest backup and disaster recovery solution to strengthen resilience and recovery capabilities.
- Support identity verification engineering initiatives and future identity modernization projects.
- Provide expert guidance on identity governance, access controls, attack path reduction, and security best practices.
- Lead or coordinate security-focused projects while influencing technical strategy and architectural decisions.
- Partner with stakeholders across UVA Health to deploy innovative security solutions that improve organizational risk posture.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
