Information Technology Spec 3 - Identity and Access Management Specialist

mnstate.edu; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 3,400 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Minnesota State System Office seeks an Information Technology Spec 3 - Identity and Access Management Specialist to manage employee digital identities across the full lifecycle, from recruitment to separation. You will implement identity, authentication, and authorization actions driven by ERP systems, collaborating with HR, Payroll, IT, and security to ensure compliant access.

Preferred candidates understand IAM concepts, data integration, and incident management.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise systems and integrations.
• Understanding IAM concepts: lifecycle, authentication, authorization, provisioning.
• Experience with structured data, system integrations, or business process automation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in incident management, request fulfillment, escalation management, and operational communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee digital identities across lifecycle.
• Translate lifecycle events into identity, authentication, authorization actions.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and security to ensure compliant access.
• Support ERP-driven identity data integration and provisioning.

Skills

Enterprise systems experience

IAM concepts

Data integration

Analytical skills

Incident management

Tools

Okta

Entra ID

ServiceNow

Team Dynamix

HR/ERP platform

Job description

Working Title: Information Technology Spec 3 - Identity and Access Management Specialist

Institution: Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title: Information Technology Spec 3

Bargaining Unit / Union: 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City: St. Paul

FLSA: Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83

Job Description

This position supports the secure, accurate, and timely management of employee digital identities throughout the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and hire through job changes, leave events, and separation. The role focuses on identity data integration and access provisioning driven by the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure employees have appropriate access to systems, applications, and data needed to perform their roles. The IAM Specialist works closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Information Technology, and security teams to translate employee lifecycle events into identity, authentication, and authorization actions that support institutional operations, compliance requirements, and security standards.

Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83/hourly ($70,908 - $116,573/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise systems and integrations, preferably in higher education.
• Understanding of identity and access management concepts, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and access provisioning.
• Experience working with structured data, system integrations, or business process automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in incident management, request fulfillment, escalation management, and operational communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills, sufficient to working with business partners to understand the organizational needs and to explain technical issues in plain language.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working with an ERP or HR/HCM platform in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with directory services and identity platforms (for example: Okta, Entra ID or similar technologies).
• Experience troubleshooting data integrations or event-based workflows.
• Understanding of privacy, security, and compliance considerations related to employee data.
• Understanding and familiarity of IT service management practices and tools (e.g. Team Dynamix, ServiceNow or similar) and knowledge base practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting security, privacy, and compliance requirements within operational workflows.

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid

About Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 200,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,444 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

• At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option.
• To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
• To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options.
• Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents.

Desired Start Date: 10-21-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 09-04-2026 Close Date: 09-23-2026

Posting Contact Name: Deb Gehrke Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

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