Senior Identity Engineer

Job Summary

Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are

currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union.

The IAM Senior Identity Engineer will lead the University's initiatives in managing digital identities and ensuring appropriate access controls. This role is crucial for coordinating the creation and maintenance of University IDs for faculty, staff, and students, as well as managing the IAM infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient access to information systems and resources. The IAM Senior Identity Engineer will partner with various UCSF departments to implement best practices and leverage technologies for identity lifecycle management. Additionally, they will partner with Security Operations to address security incidents related to identity and access, striving for continuous process improvements. The IAM Senior Identity Engineer will advocate and facilitate the management of digital identities across UCSF through hands-on support activities.

The IAM Senior Identity Engineer will positively impact UCSF's operations and culture by ensuring UCSF's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the University's mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across customers and stakeholders. This role will execute UCSF's vision while modeling UCSF's culture and values.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $143,100 - $214,600 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience/training in one or more of the following fields: cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications.

• 5 to 7+ years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, etc.

• One or more of the following certifications:

• CCNP Security, CCIE Security, OSCP, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent certification

• Advanced experience in administering and providing support for identity and governance (IGA) solutions.

• Advanced hands-on experience with SailPoint, Bravura ID, or similar technologies

• Advanced implementation and integration experience with IAM systems and tools.

• Broad knowledge and experience with identity infrastructures, including troubleshooting skills.

• Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), single sign-on (SSO) technologies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.

• Advanced knowledge of data encryption technologies and experience selecting and applying appropriate data encryption technologies.

• Advanced proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Java) for automation and integration purposes.

• Advanced experience in incident response and digital forensics including reporting.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders.

• Strong ability to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices, including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.

• Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Ability to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity.

• Strong ability to think creatively and propose innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic, medical, and research and administrative functions of a large public university.