Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Inside Higher Ed; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 92.033 - 122.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits starting on day one

Competitive salary range

Opportunity for professional development

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational organization in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst. This position is responsible for leading the design and implementation of IAM processes, ensuring the integrity and security of user access while focusing on automation. Candidates should have a strong background in cybersecurity, experience with IAM tools, and excellent problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary and full benefits, aligning with the institution's commitment to safeguarding sensitive information in alignment with its academic mission.

Qualifikationen

• Three years experience in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience with IAM monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of IAM principles and technologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, implementation, and support of IAM processes.
• Evaluate and test new software and upgrades.
• Establish data standards and access levels.

Kenntnisse

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Cybersecurity

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Active Directory

LDAP

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Jobbeschreibung

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst

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Department Summary

The UCLA Information Security Office enables UCLA’s goals by providing leadership assuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information resources. The Information Security Office enables efficient incident response planning and notification procedures. In addition, the office aims to implement risk assessment strategies to identify vulnerabilities and threats to departmental information resources and enterprise systems. This includes executing a comprehensive UCLA IT security plan, which involves proposing, delivering, and enforcing administrative, technical, and physical security measures to tackle identified risks based on their sensitivity or criticality. Identity and Access Management protects UCLA’s resources and supports university business through access management, including account lifecycle, authentication, access, and role-based provisioning at the enterprise level. This team implements rigorous regulation of entitlements through granular access control and the auditing of all identities managed by UCLA.

Position Summary

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of advanced identity and access management data, processes, and technologies. This role will work closely with various departments across the university, as well as external vendors, to ensure quality of identity data, the establishment of data standards, and the appropriate access levels are granted to users in a timely, secure, and compliant manner, focusing on automation wherever possible. In addition, the position will evaluate and test new software and upgrades. The IAM Analyst will help produce documentation, procedures, and any necessary materials to support IAM services. The IAM Analyst will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by protecting University stakeholder's information and data in service of the institution's academic and research mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional IAM service comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, students, and persons of interest. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: computer science, cybersecurity, computer information systems, or related field. (Required)
• Experience using identity and access tools and systems in a distributed IT environment. (Required)
• Experience with IAM monitoring tools. Experience analyzing logs for anomalous user behavior. (Required)
• Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)
• Five or more years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: computer science, cybersecurity, computer information systems, etc. (Preferred)
• Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated skills applying secure user authentication and account management standards to computer software and hardware. (Required)
• Strong knowledge of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices, including experience with role-based access control (RBAC) and access governance (IGA), and privileged access management (PAM). (Required)
• Familiarity with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), authentication (e.g., Single Sign-On (SSO)) technologies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions. (Required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)
• Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)
• Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)
• Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, public administration, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience/training (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, public administration, business administration, communications. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• The anticipated pay range for this position is $92,033 - $122,000, annually; salary is dependent upon the skills and experience of the selected finalist.

Background Check

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and/or variable based on operational needs.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=IT%20Security%20Analyst%203%20(MI-DPT455400-JC007338-PD172825)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Online Audio and Video Media

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