IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ANALYST II

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an Identity and Access Management Analyst II to provide technical expertise in access management systems across the university. You will ensure timely provisioning and de-provisioning of access, collaborate with diverse teams, and help automate and document access processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in identity management; ITIL Foundation certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred ITIL Foundation Certification.
Three (3) years of work experience in identity management processes.

Responsibilities

Participates in design and integration of IT solutions for Access Management.
Provisions/de-provisions/modifies user access rights with required approvals.
Reviews and edits user accounts and access privileges; troubleshoots requests.
Ensures access-related incidents and service requests are resolved promptly.
Plans and coordinates multiple initiatives with competing deadlines.
Develops training and standard operating procedures for staff.

Skills

Identity management

Access control

System administration

Audit/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

ITIL Foundation Certification

Job description

IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ANALYST II

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Posting Details

Posting Number | SRGV9138

Working Title | IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ANALYST II

Number of Vacancies | 1

Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Department | Infrastructure & Operations

FTE | 1.0

FLSA | Exempt

Scope of Job | To provide technical expertise in the analysis, implementation, integration, and ongoing support of access management systems for the university. Responsible for ensuring the timely provision and de-provision of access requests.

Description of Duties

Participates in the design and integration of IT solutions and provides guidance on the optimal approach in support of Access Management systems.

Provisions, de-provisions, modifies, and resets end-user access rights; ensures that all approvals for access have been secured prior to access being granted.

Reviews and edits user accounts and access privileges on a regular basis, including troubleshooting access requests.

Responsible for ensuring access related incident and service requests are responded to and resolved expeditiously.

Plans, schedules and engages in multiple initiatives simultaneously with competing deadlines.

Participates in enhancements and implementations of applications and services; attends departmental meetings, project meetings, or meetings to resolve issues and transfers knowledge learned from meetings to staff.

Analyses possible ways to automate/standardize user access request process.

Collaborates with analysts, designers, system engineers, system owners, and other internal and external customers in the implementation of access for applications, services, and servers.

Coordinates the analysis, development, and documentation of all testing scenarios of access for systems and services.

Maintains record keeping of user requests and data owner authorization for audit purposes.

Validates access request forms for proper authorization.

Collaborates with analysts, designers, system engineers, system owners, and other internal and external customers in the implementation of access for applications, services and servers.

Develops and conducts appropriate training sessions; develops standard operating procedures and documentation to ensure staff has the sufficient knowledge to respond to incidents and service requests.

Formulates recommendations to improve and support organizational processes and activities.

Acts in accordance with the security requirements established for each system and with the authorizations of the information system data owners.

Maintains knowledge of IT Security, Access Control and System Administration.

Performs quality control and validation activities regarding access for applications used by the university.

Develops and maintains processes and procedures, which document all activities performed by Access Administration.

Prepares reports and documentation as requested by internal and external agencies.

Serves on a variety of committees representing access management issues and policies.

Responsible for communicating and complying with internal and external auditors on department access controls.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Qualifications

Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a technology related field from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications | Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification.

Required Experience | Three (3) years of work experience in identity management processes.

Preferred Experience | Experience related to access for application, services and servers. Experience working on systems and applications in common to higher education environments.

Equipment and Working Conditions

Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend/evening work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Other | Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies. Strong customer-service skills. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Ability to conduct research into application issues and products. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environment. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

Physical Capabilities | N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category | Full-Time

Salary

Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience

Position Availability

Position Available Date | 09/09/2026

Grant Funding

Grant Funded Position | No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Posting Supplemental Questions

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No

* Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

* Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above

* Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question)

* Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
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- 8 years
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- 10 years
- Over 10 years