System Engineer III - Identity and Access Management/Information Solutions - Security (Remote)

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Engineer III specializing in Identity & Access Management. This role is crucial for enhancing the security posture of the organization’s identity systems through expertise in federated authentication, SSO, and SAML. You will lead projects, resolve complex technical issues, and provide excellent customer service. This position offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to academic, research, and healthcare missions while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about identity security and eager to drive improvements, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of federated authentication and SSO.
• Ability to evaluate and resolve complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve identity and access management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in identity security.

Skills

Federated Authentication

Single Sign-On (SSO)

SAML

Identity System Architecture

Technical Documentation

Customer Service Skills

Job description

Job Description Summary

The System Engineer III, Identity & Access Management (IAM) reports to the Identity & Access Management Team Lead in support of MUSC’s academic, research, and healthcare missions. Under general supervision, the System Engineer III, IAM has a strong understanding of federated authentication, SSO, and SAML, with the ability to make recommendations, scope, and execute opportunities for automation or improvement in identity system architecture. Responsibilities include evaluating and resolving complex technical issues, generating documentation, and serving as a subject matter expert in all areas of identity and access management. The role involves leading projects, participating in meetings, providing solutions to enhance MUSC’s identity security posture, coaching peers, and maintaining high professional standards with excellent customer service skills.