Identity and Access Administrator
Under the general direction of the Director of IT Infrastructure, the Identity/Access Management (IAM) System Administrator provides role-based user lifecycle management for access to the University’s systems in a secure, comprehensive, timely and cost-effective manner. The incumbent is responsible for the ongoing development, deployment, and support of the University’s evolving multi-vendor IAM system. The IAM System Administrator identifies business needs, provides project management and hands-on implementation support for new IAM applications, administers the IAM components and overall system, and resolves complex system problems.
POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES
Essential duties and responsibilities including the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- IAM Administration: Ensures University needs for IAM are met in a comprehensive and consistent manner by analyzing business processes and integrating application requirements with the technical capabilities of the IAM-related products. Identifies gaps in the current IAM technology and process infrastructure; investigates options, makes recommendations, prototypes solutions and/or evaluates vendor solutions. Troubleshoots IAM system/component failures as they occur and provides solutions. Functions as the primary liaison to IAM system/component vendors to resolve issues with their software.
- Active Directory Administration: Troubleshooting issues with Active Directory domains, authentication systems, and account lifecycle procedures including provisioning and deprovisioning user accounts.
- Server Administration: Plans, installs, configures, and optimizes the operation of physical and virtualization environments. Experience with Windows Server and Linux preferred. Manages server maintenance cycles including updates and troubleshooting issues.
- Documentation & Policies: Guides the formation of IAM policies that balance the need for seamless access with the requirement of enterprise security. Produces and updates system documentation to record the IAM environment, including documentation of configuration settings, operating and recovery procedures and data structures.
- Reporting: Designs and maintains user reports to support management information needs (e.g., system usage, operational errors, transaction records, etc.).
- Research and Development: Facilitate solutions development and implementation, gathering of requirements, research into new IT technologies and deploy test systems (hardware and software).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline with at least 2 years of experience. Relevant experience and certifications may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
- Experience with Identity and Access Management, including hands-on experience with an Identity Management system and an Enterprise Directory (e.g., Active Directory).
- Experience with higher education a plus but not required.
- Knowledge of role-based identity management, previous OAuth or SAML experience, and familiar with programming languages (such as Java, PowerShell, Python) preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with higher education
- Knowledge of role-based identity management, OAuth and SAML, and familiar with a programming language (such as Java, PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Windows and Linux experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Apply at https://bit.ly/3wxerBs
Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references including phone numbers.
Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Background check is required prior to hire.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary will be commensurate, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
For additional information, contact:
Jose Pavon
HR Professional
620-341-6033
Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.
