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Job Overview
Administer, configure, and maintain the UC Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. Investigate issues, answer support tickets from users, gather requirements, and implement new IAM solutions.
Essential Functions
- Provide user account life cycle management (including creating, provisioning, securing, and inactivation of access) mostly through automated processes.
- Configure IAM components, such as drivers and scripts; test for functionality, efficiency, and robustness.
- Participate in projects and production support operations focused on implementing IAM.
- Collaborate in the design, implementation, and support of IAM technologies.
- Participate in projects to ensure standard processes and procedures are implemented when rolling out new provisioning and role management points.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and support of Roles Based Access Control (RBAC) integrations and strategies.
- Ensure all evidence of authorization is documented and archived according to internal standards.
- Assist in troubleshooting issues with IAM tools and processes.
- Assist with application upgrades, evaluation of new technology, settings, and functionality.
- Enforce organizational policies and procedures to ensure only authorized personnel have access to information in compliance with RBAC and least privilege.
- Participate in ongoing auditing and risk assessments, and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Ensure dormant accounts/records are disabled; eliminate access for those who no longer need applicable information.
- Assist in developing and maintaining detailed documentation on standard operating procedures, system configurations, and technical settings for internal team use, end user support, and other IT teams as needed.
- Assist in efficiency improvements by recommending process changes as well as developing solutions to automate and orchestrate repeatable tasks for IAM.
- Provide excellent customer service to the UC community, including our students, staff, and faculty.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience with Identity and Access Management systems, platforms, and processes.
- Experience with OpenText NetIQ eDirectory and OpenText Identity Manager, Microsoft Active Directory/Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID).
- Experience working in higher education.
- Experience with both Linux and Windows servers.
- Experience with Federated Authentication/SSO.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and writing SQL queries.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $75,000 - $85,000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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