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Identity Access Management jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. Most IAM roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization without needing H-1B visa sponsorship right away.
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Avera Downtown Building-Sioux Falls
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$63,960.00 - $96,200.00
Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Apply expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to analyze and support IAM solutions. Verify and validate appropriate user privileges, assigned credentials, trustworthiness, and appropriately granted resource access rights to users. Responsible for the support and administration of IAM, and manual provisioning tools and processes. This position will maintain and build processes to improve the user lifecycle experience for Avera owned and leased locations, managed locations, and third party users. It will also provide support for regulatory audits through access certification and identity data mining. Partnering with business units and support areas to identify process improvements and provisioning gaps are key functions in this job. This role may focus on technical or administrative aspects of IAM and PAM or encompass a mixture of both.
What you will do
- Maintain and support the following IAM technologies: Identity Lifecycle Management and user provisioning/de-provisioning. User provisioning/de-provisioning. Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) for aggregating application and system data for access certification.
- Leverage knowledge and expertise of ticketing system software for manual provisioning requests and processes.
- Drive root cause analysis, troubleshooting and support of IAM and PAM incidents.
- Work with a dynamic IAM team to support multiple competing priorities at the same time including: project work, production support, and daily incident and problem resolution activity.
- Conduct periodic user access reviews for critical applications to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist with user acceptance testing and rollout solutions that meet end-user needs and objectives.
- Build relationships across the organization to identify and solve access issues. Collaborate with IAM stakeholders and business lines to meet project and program delivery milestones.
- Seek opportunities for efficiencies, automation, and overall improvements in the IAM and PAM programs.
- Analyze data using IAM tools to provide recommendations to improve the IAM program. Create reference documentation for IAM processes.
- Monitor user activity in the IAM systems. Report on IAM system activity.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- At least 2 years experience in Identify and Access Management or a related field
- Experience using Microsoft Active Directory and IT Service Management software
- 4-6 years progressive experience in managing healthcare business functions
- Experience in project management, operational efficiency improvements, process standardization improvements, and/or improved outcome activities
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's in related technical discipline
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
- Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
- Experience integrating IAM products in an enterprise environment
- Experience in making and implementing decisions in a complex, consensus-oriented environment
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Location:
Avera Downtown Building-Sioux Falls
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$63,960.00 - $96,200.00
Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Apply expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to analyze and support IAM solutions. Verify and validate appropriate user privileges, assigned credentials, trustworthiness, and appropriately granted resource access rights to users. Responsible for the support and administration of IAM, and manual provisioning tools and processes. This position will maintain and build processes to improve the user lifecycle experience for Avera owned and leased locations, managed locations, and third party users. It will also provide support for regulatory audits through access certification and identity data mining. Partnering with business units and support areas to identify process improvements and provisioning gaps are key functions in this job. This role may focus on technical or administrative aspects of IAM and PAM or encompass a mixture of both.
What you will do
- Maintain and support the following IAM technologies: Identity Lifecycle Management and user provisioning/de-provisioning. User provisioning/de-provisioning. Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) for aggregating application and system data for access certification.
- Leverage knowledge and expertise of ticketing system software for manual provisioning requests and processes.
- Drive root cause analysis, troubleshooting and support of IAM and PAM incidents.
- Work with a dynamic IAM team to support multiple competing priorities at the same time including: project work, production support, and daily incident and problem resolution activity.
- Conduct periodic user access reviews for critical applications to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist with user acceptance testing and rollout solutions that meet end-user needs and objectives.
- Build relationships across the organization to identify and solve access issues. Collaborate with IAM stakeholders and business lines to meet project and program delivery milestones.
- Seek opportunities for efficiencies, automation, and overall improvements in the IAM and PAM programs.
- Analyze data using IAM tools to provide recommendations to improve the IAM program. Create reference documentation for IAM processes.
- Monitor user activity in the IAM systems. Report on IAM system activity.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- At least 2 years experience in Identify and Access Management or a related field
- Experience using Microsoft Active Directory and IT Service Management software
- 4-6 years progressive experience in managing healthcare business functions
- Experience in project management, operational efficiency improvements, process standardization improvements, and/or improved outcome activities
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's in related technical discipline
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
- Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
- Experience integrating IAM products in an enterprise environment
- Experience in making and implementing decisions in a complex, consensus-oriented environment
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Identity Access Management
Target employers with established IAM teams
Large financial institutions, healthcare networks, and technology companies run mature IAM programs and hire OPT students regularly. These employers understand work authorization timelines and are more likely to support your transition to H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT ends.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
IAM roles typically fall under CIP codes for computer science or cybersecurity, which qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to ensure you can file the extension on time.
Lead with certifications that signal technical depth
Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CyberArk Trustee, or Microsoft SC-300 demonstrate hands-on IAM knowledge. Employers sponsoring OPT students want proof you can contribute immediately, and role-specific credentials make that case faster than a degree alone.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship policy before your final interview
Some employers sponsor OPT but have stopped filing H-1B petitions due to lottery uncertainty. Ask HR directly during the offer stage so you understand your long-term options before committing to a role with a three-year ceiling.
Highlight experience with enterprise IAM platforms
Hands-on exposure to tools like Okta, SailPoint, or CyberArk significantly narrows the field of qualified candidates. Document specific implementations or integrations in your resume to stand out to employers evaluating OPT hires for specialist IAM positions.
Keep your OPT reporting obligations current
IAM roles often involve rapid job changes as you build seniority. Report any employer, title, or location changes to your DSO within the required window. Gaps in employer authorization on your OPT record can complicate future visa filings.
Identity Access Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Identity Access Management jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most IAM roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related STEM field. The key is confirming your degree's CIP code with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify to support the extension filing.
How do I find IAM employers that sponsor OPT students?
Browse IAM roles on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers open to sponsoring F-1 OPT and STEM OPT candidates. Searching by job title there surfaces companies with active work authorization policies, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is never on the table.
Can I work as an IAM contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, but with restrictions. OPT authorizes employment directly related to your degree, including contract roles, as long as you have a formal employer relationship and work at least 20 hours per week. Self-employment and independent contracting without a defined employer are not permitted under OPT. Staffing agency arrangements generally satisfy the employer requirement if the agency is your legal employer of record.
What IAM job titles are most commonly sponsored for OPT and H-1B?
Identity Access Management Analyst, IAM Engineer, Privileged Access Management Specialist, and Identity Governance Analyst are among the most commonly sponsored titles. These roles map clearly to STEM degree requirements and specialty occupation criteria, which matters both for your STEM OPT extension and any future H-1B petition your employer files on your behalf.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my IAM employer is acquired or restructured?
A merger, acquisition, or significant restructuring can affect your OPT authorization if your legal employer of record changes. Notify your DSO immediately if your company undergoes a change in ownership. Your new employer may need to re-enroll in E-Verify if you are on a STEM OPT extension, and any lapse in valid employment could create an unauthorized gap in your status.