IAM Engineer

Position Information

The IAM Engineer develops and implements enterprise identity and access management (IAM) architectures and solutions related to authorization, authentication, identity registry management, and identity lifecycle in campus data repositories. The incumbent will participate in the development of processes and procedures for identity and access management systems and utilizes DevOps processes and operations.

This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST).

The full salary range for the IAM Engineer is $88,301.52 to $162,425.52 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is UP TO $118,503 annually. UCR bases salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. — Required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4-7 years of related experience. — Required
• 1-2 years of experience in higher education. — Preferred
• 1-2 years of IAM related experience. — Preferred

Special Conditions

• Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. — Required
• Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours — Required
• Must pass a background check — Required
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. — Required
• Must actively participate in an on-call rotation supporting a 24/7 IT operation. — Required
• Weekend and after hours work to complete system patches, upgrades, enhancements, and implementations. — Required

Minimum Requirements

• Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
• Demonstrated ability to install software and troubleshoot and repair moderately complexproblems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Understanding of andexperience troubleshooting client, server and peripherals-related issues and actionsthat can be taken to improve or correct performance. Experience in incident responseand digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis.
• Broad knowledge of various areas of IT.
• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated experience with database administration. Working knowledge ofdatabase management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to database systemdesign. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderatelycomplex databases.
• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
• Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation. Basic knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications.
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent/related functions.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge supporting third party applications.
• Familiarity with directory services.
• Familiarity with Single Sign On technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at administering moderately complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks.
• Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
• Familiarity with the concept of middleware.
• Familiarity with cloud solutions and or containerization platforms.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and tools.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Department Custom Scope

The IAM Engineer develops and implements enterprise identity and access management (IAM) architectures and solutions related to authorization, authentication, identity registry management, and identity lifecycle in campus data repositories. The incumbent will participate in the development of processes and procedures for identity and access management systems and utilizes DevOps processes and operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manages systems and services for a facility of moderate size comprising multiple, integrated systems. Makes recommendations for purchase or upgrade of new computer hardware, software and services. Performs moderately complex analysis to acquire, install, modify and support operating systems, software, databases, utilities and/or tools. Applies and manages complex security configurations. Supports campus's Identity and Access Management infrastructure including but not limited to databases, directories, middleware tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and the campus SSO environment that services to a wide range of systems. 35%
2. Designs, develops, modifies, debugs, deploys and evaluates complex software and scripts. Performs complex data analysis and analyzes the design and use of complex data sources. Monitors and employs source code control techniques and configuration management. Performs complex testing of software to ensure proper operation and conformance to test plans. Implements release management. Develops, designs and implements enterprise identity and access management (IAM) architectures and solutions related to authorization, authentication, identity registry management, and identity lifecycle in campus data repositories. Evaluates and utilizes approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline IAM services. Participates in the development of processes and procedures for identity and access management systems. Utilizes DevOps processes and operations. 15%
3. Applies advanced concepts in working on moderately complex to complex projects, including the management of structured and unstructured content. Initiates, designs and communicates with senior level personnel regarding database administration studies, summary reports and background material including approaches, trends, and sources. Resolves procedural and technical issues in the context of department policies and procedures. Interacts with teams of advanced IT professionals as a proactive member. Provides application consulting for database performance and design. 15%
4. Identifies, evaluates and develops complex systems, processes and procedures. Creates complex specifications for systems to meet end-user requirements. Develops complex user interface designs. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes business and user needs, documenting requirements, and revising existing system and process logic issues as necessary. Documents complex software and processes. Creates project plans. 10%
5. Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex issues. Designs and coordinates work flow of support requests, setting priorities and tracking resolution. Ensures compliance with and provides input to service level agreements. 10%
6. Understands and applies industry practices, community standards and department/unit policies and procedures relating to work assignments. May serve as technical lead for a project of moderate scope. Trains users. Negotiates project plans with stakeholders. 10%
7. Applies professional and broadly defined data/information administration and data use concepts to manage and perform complex assignments. Independently analyzes complex information requirements and documents them using formal data definition techniques and naming standards. Performs complex data management or resource research and studies for a variety of constituents and plans metadata acquisition for sets of unstructured data objects. 5%

Other Requirements

Items Used

• Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements

• Bend: N/A
• Sit: Constantly
• Squat: N/A
• Stand: Occasionally
• Crawl: N/A
• Walk: Occasionally
• Climb: N/A

Mental Requirements

• Read/Comprehend: Constantly
• Write: Frequently
• Perform Calculations: Occasionally
• Communicate Orally: Frequently
• Reason & Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements

• Is exposed to excessive noise: No
• Is around moving machinery: No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No
• Drives motorized equipment: No
• Works in confined quarters: No
• Dust: No
• Fumes: No

Critical Position

Yes

Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience; 4-7 years related experience; background check; on-call rotation; weekend/after-hours work; occasional travel; current work authorization without sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• developing IAM architectures
• managing identity lifecycle
• supporting SSO environment

Skills & Tools

SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, LDAP, AD, RADIUS, API, REST, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Riverside, California, United States
• Salary: USD 88,301 – 118,503 / year
• Languages: English

About University of California, Riverside

A public research university in Southern California known for its diverse campus and social mobility. — Industry: Education