Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Summary:

As an IAM Authentication Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining identity and access management (IAM) solutions within our organization. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of our identity infrastructure, enabling seamless access to resources while maintaining strict security controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management technologies, along with a solid understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement identity and access management solutions, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) mechanisms.

• Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing systems and applications, ensuring seamless access for users while maintaining security controls.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of IAM systems to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in identity management, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our organization.

• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on IAM-related issues, troubleshooting and resolving complex problems as needed.

• Participate in incident response and security incident management activities, assisting in the investigation and resolution of security breaches or access incidents.

• Document IAM configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring that knowledge is effectively transferred and maintained within the organization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

2+ years of experience in identity and access management, with a focus on implementing and managing IAM solutions in enterprise environments.

Strong understanding of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and directory services (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory).

Experience with authentication and federation tools, such as Okta or Entra ID.

Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.

Familiarity with cloud identity services (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud Identity) and their integration with on-premises systems.

Solid understanding of security principles, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a timely manner.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Reasonable Accommodations

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