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New Mexico State University is seeking an Identity and Access Management Intermediate professional to manage and enhance the university's IAM platform in Las Cruces. The role emphasizes data integration from directories, databases, and applications, with mapping rules aligned to IAM requirements and ongoing audits for security and reliability.
Located in Las Cruces, NM, this full-time exempt position follows a standard M-F 8-5 schedule with a competitive salary of $53,165.80, commensurate with
Department Contact: Allen Purcell, 575-646-3170 purcell@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Support and enhance NMSU's Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform by managing systems integrations, monitoring security and compliance, and maintaining accurate identity data. Collaborate with functional users, IT Governance, and technical teams to implement IAM solutions, perform audits, support system upgrades, and ensure secure, reliable access management across the university. Maintain system documentation and stay current with emerging IAM technologies and best practices.
Position Title: Identity and Access Management Intermediate
College/Division: Information Technology
Department: 450280-IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53,165.80; Commensurate with experience.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
In partnership with functional users and IT Governance, manage and maintain the NMSU enterprise identity and access management (IAM) platform. Connect and integrate various data sources, such as directories, databases, and applications, into the IAM system to ensure seamless identity management. Develop and maintain mapping rules to align data from different sources with IAM requirements. Monitor IAM platform activity and perform regular audits. Collaborate with other IT team members to design and implement IAM solutions that meet business requirements. Plan and implement upgrades or enhancements to IAM platforms to improve functionality and security. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually improve system reliability and performance. Document system configurations, procedures, and changes to maintain an accurate and comprehensive knowledge base.
Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
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Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives - and the lives of the people they love - through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
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Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
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Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
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