IAM Systems Architect

Westfield State University; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an IAM Systems Architect for remote work, responsible for leading and maintaining Identity Governance and Access Management systems. The role involves problem resolution, operational support, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Candidates should have significant experience and a degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Six years' experience in IAM systems or ten years of related experience.
• Knowledge of API technologies and user authentication concepts.
• Experience with Active Directory and LDAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for IAM systems.
• Resolve complex issues within IAM and authentication systems.
• Lead IAM-related projects including system upgrades.

Skills

Problem Resolution

Technical Support

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or appropriate degree

Job description

Job Title: IAM Systems Architect
Location: Remote
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 60235
Department

This position is within FSU’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)

The Identity and Access Management team works with university resources to create and maintain user identity and facilitate user lifecycle, authorization and access management for connected systems and applications

Responsibilities

This position is a senior analyst position responsible for providing leadership, technical and functional support, problem resolution, and maintenance for the systems supporting the Identity Governance and Identity Access Management system (IAM) and authentication services. This role is expected to resolve complex issues and offer and/or review potential enhancements as well as implement approved enhancements related to the identity and access management and authentication systems.

Responsible for providing operational support to IGA/IAM related business processes and its related data integration between the source systems, the enterprise identity management system, and other University entities and direct support organizations.

Works with multiple functional and technical areas to identify, resolve, and mitigate issues with identity and access management including identity creation and ongoing maintenance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and provisioning/deprovisioning internal and external users, accounts and systems.

Modifies associated code, configuration, and other applicable elements for modifying system behavior in support of university initiatives as necessary.

Write and maintain scripts and code for automation of IAM processes.

Ensure IAM systems are secure and comply with organizational security policies and standards. Ensure IAM practices comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Responsible for analyzing requests for modifications, configuration changes, enhancements, and/or workarounds as necessary and contributes to ongoing improvements and enhancements of FSU (IAM) systems and business processes as they relate to enterprise identity and access management and authentication.

Ensure requests are made and approved through appropriate channels. Works proactively with FSU business analysts, functional owners, and data owners to address opportunities for increased efficiencies and provide solutions for recurring issues.

Follow established procedures for testing and migration of fixes.

Provides clear and sufficient documentation of issues and subsequent resolutions, while updating tickets and cases.

Updates test scripts and configuration documents to accommodate modifications and/or configuration changes. Develop test scenarios.

Leads IAM-related projects, including system upgrades and new technology implementations.

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Responsible for supporting reporting and information needs by ensuring requests are made through the appropriate channels. Analyses to determine the most appropriate reporting tool for items. Works with the reporting team and/or develops necessary queries or reports to help support the function. Follows established procedures for testing and migration while providing clear and sufficient reporting documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree and six years' experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience. (Note: or a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of API technologies
Knowledge of user authentication concepts, technologies and protocols including Privileged Access Management
Knowledge of and experience with Role Based Access Control (RBAC) concepts
Experience with managing directory's (I.E. Active Directory and LDAP)

Helpful

The ideal applicant has ability to resolve software and application problems, perform problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow up; ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the team; skill to establish and build relationships with internal and external customers; and provide strong follow up and organizational skills.

The selected applicant can expect to be part of a quickly changing environment as the organization looks to implement new functionalities in the IGA / IAM space over the coming year.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is open until filled.

This position has been designated as eligible for full remote based on the current job duties and functions. Upon vacancy, remote eligibility will be reviewed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.