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Staff Vacancy Announcement
The Information Technology Department invites applications for an Identity and Access Management Engineer.
As part of the Information Security Office team and reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Information Technology (IT), the Identity and Access Management Engineer responsibilities include the implementation, configuration, and support of identity and access management systems. This position is responsible for identifying, creating and building new system requirements, functional specifications for system use cases and functional testing. This position is also responsible for leading the development of an appropriate rollout strategy and support/training materials for other IT professionals in relation to identity management and access.
Within the framework of creating a culture of information security compliance, this position researches, recommends, implements and maintains IAM related security solutions. This position also coordinates IAM efforts with other IT personnel and the campus community as necessary in regard to IT technology standards, best practices and strategies for IAM security.
- Engineer campus Identity and Access Management infrastructure including the building and maintenance of IAM software, hardware and processes
- Works with Information Security Office leadership to develop IAM solutions and
- Recommends IAM related hardware and software purchases
- Serves in a security advisory role for IT projects and initiatives
- Partners with relevant stakeholders to ensure shared objectives are achieved
- Implements, builds, tests, and maintains IAM processes, hardware and software
- Ensures IAM service for the campus
- Helps to research, design, and advocate new IAM technologies, architectures, and security products to support security requirements
- Participates in the planning of identity management roadmaps and technology enhancements
- Participates in initiatives to transform IAM provisioning and lifecycle management leveraging self-service and automation capabilities to enable a frictionless user experience
- Assures adherence to policies and standards related to IAM and the campus community
This position is designed for a Career Ladder and may progress to a Computer Software Engineer/System II as higher-level knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience are attained.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated experience with security engineering, systems engineering, LDAP, AD and ERP systems
- Strong understanding of software, applications, database infrastructure, and other IT functions
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
- Ability to understand business needs and how business systems can support those needs
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- General understanding of the integration of highly complex, diverse, internally and externally developed implementations of business functions to build enterprise-class, scalable systems
- Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds
Minimum Required Experience
- Associate’s degree in Information Security, Computer Information Science or Management of Information Systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Information Science or Management of Information Systems or equivalent
- Advanced industry certification in information security or data management field
- Two (2) plus years of experience in information security or data management
- Experience in a higher education setting
About the Information Technology and UM
Information Technology (IT) reports to the President of The University of Montana (UM). IT at UM is a campus service organization that provides computing and communication resources in support of the instructional, research, administrative, and public service activities of UM. IT maintains and operates complex information systems to support the University's administrative activities and offers a variety of technology support services to assist the University in using the resources and services that IT is responsible for providing.
The Information Security Office (ISO) coordinates the risk management process for UM’s information systems and directs campus-wide efforts to adequately secure Institutional data. This ISO is led by the Chief Information Security Officer and consists of several areas: Information Security Policy, Information Security Operations, and Identity and Access Management.
The Identity and Access Management Engineer reports to the Chief Information Security Officer who reports to the Chief Information Officer.
The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.
- University of Montana
- Video: Mission First, People Always
- UM on YouTube
Position Details
Position Title: Identity and Access Management Engineer
(Computer Software Engineer/System I)
Position Number: NEW
Department: Information Technology
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary: $31.702/hr– Position is salaried and exempt from overtime.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,
partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A complete application Includes:
- Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
- Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
- Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.*
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