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Identity & Access Management Specialist I
Cottage HealthSanta Barbara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Mar 2026
About the role
Responsible for administering, maintaining, and
troubleshooting user access requests for systems used at Cottage Health.
Ensures secure provisioning, de-provisioning, and distribution of user access credentials and supports the implementation of
IAM policies and procedures.
- User Account ManagementResponsible for provisioning, modifying, and deprovisioning user accounts and access rights accross various systems. This is includes managing use access to system, applications and data in accordance with Information Security policies and procedures. Ensure that users have appropriate access based on their roles and responsibilities. (60%)
- Troubleshooting User AccessResponsible for troubleshooting user access issues faced by employees and non-employees at Cottage Health. In addition, interactions with other departments, such as the Help Desk or other IT Teams, may be necessary to ensure user access needs are met. (20%)
- Compliance & Regulatory KnowledgeMaintains knowledge of an ensures compliance with HIPAA Security requirements, Meaningful Use regulations, and other compliance requirements for healthcare IT systems. (20%)
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Preferred:
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred:
- One of the following: Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
- Basic computer skills
Preferred:
- Working knowledge or HIPAA, Meaningful Use and Payment Card Industry (PCI).Expeience using industry ticketing solutions, such as ServiceNow. Working knowledge of CyberArk and SailPoint.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of IT, Risk Management or Security experience
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently. - The ability to take on tasks with minimal instruction and work through large volumes of access requests with different workstreams while maintainig a IT security mindset.
- The ability to take technical topics and convey them into business level, risk based discussions with a variety of individuals ranging from management to technical teams.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to deliver user access timely and efficiently.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
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