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Lead IAM Engineer

Centene · MO · Remote available · $102,900–$190,500 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you lead a cross-functional team when the application owners aren't IAM experts?

What they are checking: Ability to guide teams through integration while explaining requirements in plain terms.

How do you mentor less experienced IAM engineers on code quality and troubleshooting?

What they are checking: Technical leadership that raises the whole team's skill level, not just their own output.

What would you do

An aggregation job starts failing overnight for a key application. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Systematic log review, error research and issue replication, which the posting names directly.

A business leader wants an exception to identity policy to speed up onboarding. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Ability to enforce identity policy while offering practical alternatives that meet the business need.

About the work

Walk me through a SailPoint IdentityIQ implementation you led. What was your role from design to go-live?

What they are checking: Real leadership on SailPoint projects, which the posting says covers the entire implementation process.

How have you coded joiner, mover and leaver lifecycle events, and what goes wrong most often with movers?

What they are checking: Deep understanding of lifecycle event phases and the access creep that comes with role changes.

Tell me about a custom SailPoint connector or rule you built in Java or BeanShell. What problem did it solve?

What they are checking: Hands-on development skill with the specific languages and connectors the posting lists.

How would you approach moving some workloads from IdentityIQ to Identity Now?

What they are checking: Understanding of the differences between on-premise and SaaS identity platforms and migration risks.

How do you design roles so access reviews stay manageable as the company grows?

What they are checking: Role modeling skill that prevents role explosion and keeps certifications meaningful.

How do you test changes to production SailPoint so you don't break access for thousands of users?

What they are checking: Discipline around testing, change control and rollback for a system everyone depends on.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Leads the Identity and Access Management systems and solutions, support of the Production SailPoint IdentityIQ and Identity Now solutions . Performs review of system, user, and administrative roles and accounts and to understand access levels for enterprise applications and platforms. Designs, builds, tests, and maintains scalable and stable off-the-shelf software applications or custom builds technology software solutions to meet technical business identity access needs. Leads cross functional teams through the entire implementation process. • Enforces policies and procedures related to identity lifecycle management, and supporting resources using IAM technical best practices • Competence in identifying code deficiencies, reviewing logs, researching errors, and replicating issues to find solutions. • Solid programming skills in Java, BeanShell, with PowerShell being a beneficial addition. • Experience in coding for Lifecycle Event management and a clear understanding of its phases. • Development expertise in SailPoint connectors, including but not limited to Web Services, SCIM, JDBC, delimited file, and IIQ ServiceNow configuration. • In-depth knowledge of Identity Cubes, Identity Attribute Mappings, LCM/LCE Workflows . • Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports identity related areas of software applications and identity governance • Reviews documentation of IAM related technical requirements, designs, infrastructure, and support processes • Liaises with other teams in information security risk management infrastructure, architecture management, and business functions to implement end to end IAM solutions • Leads the development of overall IAM technical strategies, designs, standards and procedures which support business strategies • Performs the coding, configuring, testing and documentation of developments in the IAM landscape • Troubleshoots and solves a wide variety of security focused IAM issues • Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, ethical practices, and regulatory guidelines • 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 5 – 7 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: • One or more of the following skills are desired. • Profound experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ support and development. • Knowledge of Cloud Computing Security • Knowledge of Other: Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions 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 • Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills • Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills • Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure • Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills • Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management • Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion • Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude License/Certification: • Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) within 120 Days required • SailPoint certification (e.g., IdentityNow or IIQ Certified Implementation Engineer). • Certified Identity and Security Technologist (CIST) preferred • Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS) preferred Pay Range: $102,900.00 - $190,500.00 per year 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

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