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IAM Analyst II

Centene · MO · Remote available · $30.58–$55.09 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a process you automated or a report you built that saved time.

What they are checking: Ability to automate and optimize processes, which the posting emphasizes.

How do you stay current with IAM standards like SAML, OAuth or SCIM?

What they are checking: Commitment to keeping knowledge current, which the posting lists as an expectation.

What would you do

A user calls the helpdesk saying they can't log in after a role change. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Basic troubleshooting skill and coordination with the helpdesk to resolve access issues.

A manager approves access for someone that seems far beyond what their job needs. What do you do?

What they are checking: Willingness to question risky approvals in an organization that protects health data.

How do you work with an application team to integrate their app with IAM systems?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide app owners through integration work they may see as extra effort.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd run a user access review for a critical application.

What they are checking: Understanding of certification campaigns, manager approvals and removing access that's no longer needed.

What does least privilege mean in practice, and how do you apply it when provisioning roles?

What they are checking: Whether they grant access by role and need, not by copying another user's access.

What IAM tools have you worked with, like SailPoint, Okta or Active Directory, and what did you do in them?

What they are checking: Hands-on experience with identity systems rather than general security knowledge.

How do you handle access for an employee who's leaving the company today?

What they are checking: Understanding of timely deprovisioning, which prevents former employees from reaching sensitive data.

What's role-based access control, and what problems come up when roles grow over time?

What they are checking: Awareness of role explosion and access creep, which weaken identity governance.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Performs access reviews, role provisioning, and supporting implemented Identity and Access Management systems and solutions. Supports basic troubleshooting and coordinates with helpdesk to resolve user and system access issues. Provides in-depth business knowledge and advanced technical support to one or more business areas through developed and ad hoc analysis/reporting, as well as designing and programming complex, new processes/reports for Identity Access systems. Analyzes company functions, processes, and activities to improve computer-based business applications for the most effective use of money, materials, equipment, and people. Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT. • Participates in the ongoing technical development and deployment of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) program. • Automates and optimizes new and existing processes. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure quality of integration and joint designs. • Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, protocols and standards, and associated technologies. • Designs, builds, implements, and deploys high availability solutions and other required IAM capabilities for large, cross platform projects. • Develops and document standard operating procedures, IAM Standards, and technical design documentation (i.e. run-books, repository of documents, etc.). • Designs, installs, and configures enhanced security models and other applications used for Identity Authentication and Authorization. • Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, ethical practices, and regulatory guidelines. • Gathers data, track trend metrics, and analyzes the results for continuous service improvement (capacity, monitoring system health, uptime and growth, etc.). • Triages and implement changes needed to remediate issues or defects. • Identifies opportunities for streamlining and increasing effectiveness through continuous process improvement. • Designs applications including code, functionality, and interoperability with other systems and applications. • Develops Identity and Access Management (IAM) specific detailed technical requirements and designs, and incorporates industry best practices for access management. • 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 2 – 4 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: • Experience with Application access provisioning. • Experience with Active Directory. • Experience with Customer Service. Preferred Technical Skills: • Experience with CyberArk and/or SailPoint. • Experience with Privileged Account Management, File shares / file folders, and Batch “bulk” processing. • Experience with IT Security Compliance standards. • Proficiency with scripting. • Experience with Reporting / Metrics. • Knowledge of O365 / Teams / Confluence / SharePoint. • Knowledge of cloud solutions – Amazon, Azure, etc. 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. Pay Range: $30.58 - $55.09 per hour At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. 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