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Guthrie Sr. Identity & Access Analyst - IT Security - Full Time in Sayre, Pennsylvania
Position Summary:
The Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst is responsible for advanced operational support, analysis, and continuous improvement of identity and access controls within the Cybersecurity IAM team. This role serves as a senior individual contributor, providing subject matter expertise across IAM processes and tooling while supporting secure, compliant, and efficient access to Guthrie systems and information.
The Senior IAM Analyst performs complex access analysis, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization; leads IAM operational initiatives; supports audits and compliance efforts; and partners with IT, clinical, and business stakeholders to ensure least‑privilege access aligned with healthcare workflows. Core responsibilities include Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign‑On (SSO), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), federation, and access lifecycle management across Azure AD, Active Directory, LDAP, and Epic EMR.
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and may mentor junior analysts and support engineers.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma required;
5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, information security, or related IT roles
3+ years of hands‑on experience with IAM, PAM, MFA, and access lifecycle management processes
Experience supporting IAM in a regulated environment
Obtain one relevant professional security certification within 6 months of hire/in role
Obtain the Epic security certification within 6 months of hire/in role
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Experience supporting Epic EMR security and clinical access workflows
7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, information security, or related IT roles
5+ years of hands‑on experience with IAM, PAM, MFA, and access lifecycle management processes
Healthcare experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with healthcare regulations and security frameworks (HIPAA, NYSDOH, HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF)
Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell or similar) to improve IAM workflows
Relevant Professional certification such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP, or equivalent
Epic Security certification
Core Competencies & Skills
Advanced understanding of IAM operational processes and controls
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex identity‑based access issues
Ability to independently manage workload and prioritize competing requests
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement
Experience documenting standards, procedures, and control evidence
Ability to translate business and clinical requirements into effective access controls
Familiarity with emerging technology such as AI to support improvements to IAM services
Essential Functions:
Identity & Access Management Operations
Perform advanced provisioning and deprovisioning of regular, privileged, and Epic EMR user access
Administer and support IAM platforms including Azure AD, Active Directory, PAM, MFA, SSO, and federation
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex IAM and access workflow issues; recommend process improvements
Support and execute account lifecycle management processes to ensure appropriate access is granted and removed
Participate in IAM tool integrations, upgrades, testing, and operational enhancements
Adoption and utilization of AI to increase operational efficiencies
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Participate in periodic user access reviews and entitlement certifications across the organization
Support audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments by gathering and validating IAM control evidence
Ensure IAM controls operate effectively to support HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule compliance
Assist with documenting IAM control gaps, risks, and remediation recommendations
Support efforts to acquire and sustain HITRUST CSF certification
Process Improvement & Collaboration
Develop and maintain IAM playbooks, procedures, and standards documentation
Establish and track operational IAM metrics and reporting for management
Partner with IT, clinical, and business stakeholders to align access controls with workflows
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to IAM Analysts and junior team members
Participate in project work to ensure IAM requirements are addressed in system designs and operating procedures
Working Conditions & Expectations
Full Remote with monthly on‑call
Requires attention to detail, independent judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Frequent interaction with IT, clinical staff, vendors, and auditors
No direct people management responsibility
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.