IT Security Administrator

HealthPartners is hiring an IT Security Administrator. The Security Administrator ensures secure, accurate, and compliant access to enterprise systems across clinical, claims, and administrative environments. This role independently processes and tracks access requests, including complex and high‑risk activities such as privileged access, exceptions, and escalations.

Working in a regulated healthcare setting, the Security Administrator plays a key role in protecting sensitive data by enforcing HIPAA, least‑privilege, and internal security standards. This position directly supports business operations by enabling timely system access for care delivery, claims processing, and member and provider services.

The role also supports audit and compliance efforts, responds to access‑related issues, and contributes to process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen access governance and overall security posture.

This position reports to the Manager, IT Security Administration, and joins a collaborative team of fourteen professionals, including administrators and analysts, focused on safeguarding access and security across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling three (3) years.
• Foundational knowledge of identity and access management concepts
• Familiarity with Windows and Unix security administration
• Strong customer service and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting privileged or elevated account access.
• Familiarity with healthcare or other highly regulated environments

Hours/Location:

• M-F; core business hours
• This position may work remotely; however, local/regional candidates are preferred for occasional onsite needs.

Responsibilities:

• (35%) - Processes and tracks security administration requests and access changes
• (20%) - Verifies request authenticity and adherence to security policy.
• (15%) - Partners with IT teams to provision standard and privileged accounts.
• (15%) - Provides timely and accurate status reporting to stakeholders.
• (15%) - Communicates security administration changes that impact end-user support.
• Job posting rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.