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Identity and Access Management jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months of work authorization.
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Summa Health is seeking an IAM Analyst II for a hands-on role that bridges identity operations and engineering. You will support, configure, and extend our identity governance and administration (IGA) platform, build integrations and automation, and resolve complex access issues end to end. Working alongside Access Engineering, you will turn operational needs into technical solutions and introduce AI-assisted and agent-driven identity workflows, while keeping access aligned with HIPAA, clinical operations, and audit requirements.
SUMMARY
Performs tasks to operationalize logical access capabilities across the enterprise. Establishes, maintains, and manages identities, entitlements, and roles within Summa Health enterprise solutions.
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Completes intake of access requests and access request fulfillment. Assesses and resolves user account logical access issues in a manner that minimizes business impact and cybersecurity risk. Maintains the lifecycle and governance for identities across the enterprise.
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Participates in internal and external IT audits, process improvement initiatives, and cybersecurity incident investigations.
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Maintains familiarity with all identity & access management policies, standards, and procedures and stays abreast of industry changes and trends.
FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING REQUIRED
- Three (3) years of IT or information security experience
- Experience working in a complex healthcare environment
- Certifications required:
- ITIL Foundation (or equivalent)
- Application specific certifications may be required upon hire.
- Certifications preferred:
- CompTIA Security+
- ISC2 HCISSP
OTHER SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Intermediate knowledge of organizational information technology (IT) user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).
- Intermediate knowledge of user identification, authentication, authorization, and other related Identity & Access Management principles.
- Intermediate analytical, design, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot system defects and mitigate the risk issues they cause.
- Intermediate knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
- Intermediate knowledge of information assurance (IA) principles and organizational requirements to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation of information and data.
- Intermediate knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
- Intermediate knowledge of network, host, and user access control mechanisms.
- Intermediate knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.
- Intermediate knowledge of the organization's foundational business processes and operations.
- Intermediate knowledge of IT audit programs.
- Basic knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Basic knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Basic knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
- Basic knowledge of systems administration concepts.
- Intermediate skill in creating user accounts, managing user groups and entitlements, and terminating users across multiple systems and applications.
- Intermediate skill using scripting tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of employees to include physicians, senior management, technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to multitask and effectively organize and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately with extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
- Ability to understand the business impact of critical incidents.
- Ability to take direction and operate independently in moderately ambiguous situations.
- Ability to exemplify Summa Health’s core values.
LEVEL OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
- Minimal, may occasionally move computer equipment (desktop, laptop, monitor, printer, and peripherals) when necessary.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $34.00/hr - $50.99/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
BENEFITS
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
INTRODUCTION
Summa Health is seeking an IAM Analyst II for a hands-on role that bridges identity operations and engineering. You will support, configure, and extend our identity governance and administration (IGA) platform, build integrations and automation, and resolve complex access issues end to end. Working alongside Access Engineering, you will turn operational needs into technical solutions and introduce AI-assisted and agent-driven identity workflows, while keeping access aligned with HIPAA, clinical operations, and audit requirements.
SUMMARY
Performs tasks to operationalize logical access capabilities across the enterprise. Establishes, maintains, and manages identities, entitlements, and roles within Summa Health enterprise solutions.
-
Completes intake of access requests and access request fulfillment. Assesses and resolves user account logical access issues in a manner that minimizes business impact and cybersecurity risk. Maintains the lifecycle and governance for identities across the enterprise.
-
Participates in internal and external IT audits, process improvement initiatives, and cybersecurity incident investigations.
-
Maintains familiarity with all identity & access management policies, standards, and procedures and stays abreast of industry changes and trends.
FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING REQUIRED
- Three (3) years of IT or information security experience
- Experience working in a complex healthcare environment
- Certifications required:
- ITIL Foundation (or equivalent)
- Application specific certifications may be required upon hire.
- Certifications preferred:
- CompTIA Security+
- ISC2 HCISSP
OTHER SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Intermediate knowledge of organizational information technology (IT) user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).
- Intermediate knowledge of user identification, authentication, authorization, and other related Identity & Access Management principles.
- Intermediate analytical, design, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot system defects and mitigate the risk issues they cause.
- Intermediate knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
- Intermediate knowledge of information assurance (IA) principles and organizational requirements to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation of information and data.
- Intermediate knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
- Intermediate knowledge of network, host, and user access control mechanisms.
- Intermediate knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.
- Intermediate knowledge of the organization's foundational business processes and operations.
- Intermediate knowledge of IT audit programs.
- Basic knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Basic knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Basic knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
- Basic knowledge of systems administration concepts.
- Intermediate skill in creating user accounts, managing user groups and entitlements, and terminating users across multiple systems and applications.
- Intermediate skill using scripting tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of employees to include physicians, senior management, technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to multitask and effectively organize and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately with extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
- Ability to understand the business impact of critical incidents.
- Ability to take direction and operate independently in moderately ambiguous situations.
- Ability to exemplify Summa Health’s core values.
LEVEL OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
- Minimal, may occasionally move computer equipment (desktop, laptop, monitor, printer, and peripherals) when necessary.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $34.00/hr - $50.99/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
BENEFITS
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Identity And Access Management
Lead with your IAM technical stack
Employers hiring on OPT want confidence you can contribute immediately. List specific tools you've worked with, such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, or CyberArk, in your resume's skills section before anything else.
Target STEM OPT-eligible roles specifically
IAM roles under CIP codes tied to computer science or information security qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm the SOC code listed on your job offer matches a STEM-designated field before accepting any position.
Prioritize large employers and federal contractors
Enterprises and government contractors typically have established OPT onboarding processes and dedicated HR teams familiar with work authorization. They're less likely to withdraw offers due to unfamiliarity with F-1 employment rules.
Align your degree field with the role
OPT employment must be directly related to your major. A cybersecurity or MIS degree maps cleanly to IAM. If your degree is adjacent, document the connection explicitly in case your DSO or employer asks for clarification.
Start your OPT application 90 days before graduation
USCIS processing for EAD cards takes up to 90 days. Filing as early as your DSO allows prevents gaps between graduation and your IAM start date, which is critical since unauthorized work violates your F-1 status.
Address OPT proactively in interviews
Many hiring managers conflate OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarify early that you're already authorized to work, that OPT costs the employer nothing, and that STEM extension gives them up to three years before any sponsorship decision is needed.
Identity And Access Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Identity and Access Management jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most IAM roles do qualify, provided your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code and the position's SOC code aligns with fields like computer and information systems security or network and computer systems administration. You should confirm both codes with your DSO before accepting an offer, since the match between your degree and the role is what USCIS evaluates, not the job title alone.
How do I find IAM employers who are open to hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship openness, so you're not applying to roles that will reject you at the offer stage. IAM positions at large enterprises, cybersecurity firms, and federal contractors tend to be the most OPT-friendly because they have structured HR processes and ongoing compliance needs that make IAM hires routine.
Can I work as an IAM contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, but with important limitations. OPT allows contract and consulting work as long as you have a formal engagement with a company, a defined scope of work, and the work directly relates to your degree field. You cannot be self-employed or work through a staffing agency arrangement where you lack a direct relationship with the end client. Your DSO should review any non-traditional employment arrangement before you begin.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from an IAM role?
F-1 OPT students get a cumulative unemployment allowance of 90 days on standard OPT and 150 days on STEM OPT extension. If you're laid off, that clock starts immediately. You don't need to report each unemployment day individually, but you must secure new authorized employment before exhausting your allowance or your F-1 status falls out of compliance.
Does my IAM job need to be full-time to count toward OPT?
Part-time work of at least 20 hours per week qualifies during post-completion OPT, though most IAM roles are structured as full-time positions. During the STEM OPT extension, your employer must provide a formal training plan through the I-983 form, and the role must offer substantive learning tied to your STEM degree, which is easier to document in a full-time capacity.