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Senior Identity Access Management Specialist
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Senior Identity Access Management Specialist
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Position Title: Senior Identity Access Management Specialist Department: OIT Platform Operations Location: Arlington Position Status: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Salary
Monthly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Annual range: $69,700-$84,000. Job Summary
The Senior Identity Access Management Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced identity, access, and authentication solutions. The role drives future‑state planning, automation, governance, privileged access, and identity lifecycle management while enhancing security frameworks and aligning IAM strategies with institutional goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and automate identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role‑based access controls across directory services. Diagnose and resolve complex identity and access management issues to ensure seamless authentication and authorization for users. Develop, enforce, and optimize security policies, access controls, and governance frameworks to protect institutional data and systems. Work closely with IT, security, and compliance teams to integrate IAM solutions with enterprise infrastructure and security frameworks. Stay up to date with evolving IAM technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. Perform in‑depth analysis of IAM‑related issues, identifying root causes and implementing long‑term solutions. Develop and maintain IAM performance metrics, audits, and reports to track system health, security compliance, and user access trends. Lead IAM projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance identity and access management capabilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Five (5) years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Public cloud architect level certification (e.g., Azure AZ‑305) or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Seven (7) years of experience in IAM within complex higher education environments. Three (3) years of advanced coding experience. Experience installing, configuring, and running CAS, Shibboleth, and LDAP services for eDirectory. Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CIAM, or similar. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hands‑on scripting and development skills (Java, SQL, PowerShell). Hands‑on experience with Active Directory and other directory technologies. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in RBAC, ABAC, IGA, and PAM. Experience with enterprise directory services and cloud‑based IAM solutions (Entra ID, AWS IAM). Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Applicants must pass a CJIS fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Additional security clearances may be required depending on the role.
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Position Title: Senior Identity Access Management Specialist Department: OIT Platform Operations Location: Arlington Position Status: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Salary
Monthly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Annual range: $69,700-$84,000. Job Summary
The Senior Identity Access Management Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced identity, access, and authentication solutions. The role drives future‑state planning, automation, governance, privileged access, and identity lifecycle management while enhancing security frameworks and aligning IAM strategies with institutional goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and automate identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role‑based access controls across directory services. Diagnose and resolve complex identity and access management issues to ensure seamless authentication and authorization for users. Develop, enforce, and optimize security policies, access controls, and governance frameworks to protect institutional data and systems. Work closely with IT, security, and compliance teams to integrate IAM solutions with enterprise infrastructure and security frameworks. Stay up to date with evolving IAM technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. Perform in‑depth analysis of IAM‑related issues, identifying root causes and implementing long‑term solutions. Develop and maintain IAM performance metrics, audits, and reports to track system health, security compliance, and user access trends. Lead IAM projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance identity and access management capabilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Five (5) years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Public cloud architect level certification (e.g., Azure AZ‑305) or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Seven (7) years of experience in IAM within complex higher education environments. Three (3) years of advanced coding experience. Experience installing, configuring, and running CAS, Shibboleth, and LDAP services for eDirectory. Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CIAM, or similar. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hands‑on scripting and development skills (Java, SQL, PowerShell). Hands‑on experience with Active Directory and other directory technologies. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in RBAC, ABAC, IGA, and PAM. Experience with enterprise directory services and cloud‑based IAM solutions (Entra ID, AWS IAM). Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Applicants must pass a CJIS fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Additional security clearances may be required depending on the role.
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