Senior IAM System Administrator and Engineer in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37894623
Category Information Technology
Organization Info Technology Solutions
Department Identity & Access Management Dept
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $108,263 - $206,106
Date Posted September 11, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Senior IAM System Administrator and Engineer is a technical leader responsible for the design, development, and hands-on implementation of complex identity and access management (IAM) solutions, aiming for a 70/30 split between implementation/operations and design/strategy. The IAM solutions include identity governance and administration and identity management federation operations; single sign-on, access management, multi-factor authentication, and other systems and services within Identity & Access Management service offering. The incumbent functions with a high degree of autonomy, focusing on hands-on delivery, collaboration with stakeholders, business analysts, and vendors on implementations, and working with vendors and campus partners on integration with service providers while contributing to strategic direction, mentorship, architecture, and design of complex systems. This role may lead teams, projects, and guide the work of other staff as needed to complete projects or operational assignments and is expected to apply skills and effectively select methods and techniques to obtain solutions as a seasoned, experienced IT professional with a full understanding of current practices and relevant policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). This position is funded on soft funds. Information Technology Solutions has funding for two (2) years for this position. Should funding become available in the future, this position could be extended. The full salary range for the IAM System Administrator and Engineer is $108,262.80 to $206,106.48 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is UP TO $157,184.64 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
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 6-10 years of related experience. | Required |
| 2-4 years of IAM related experience | Required |
| 2-4 years of technical lead experience | Required |
| 1-2 years of higher education experience | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | 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 pass a background check | Required |
| Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs. |
| Advanced knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing most complex server-based software. |
| Advanced experience writing and editing the most complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration. |
| General knowledge of other areas of IT. Thorough understanding of and experience with systems-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. |
| Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. |
| Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. |
| Experience leading a team of IT professionals |
| Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent/related functions. |
| Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Experience with design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems. |
| Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs. |
| Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner. |
| Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. |
| In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT. Broad knowledge of the IT environment. |
| Advanced working knowledge of authentication technologies such as SAML, OAuth, ODIC, and Shibboleth |
| Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Knowledge necessary to design, set up, operate and correct malfunctions involving technology systems. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis. |
| Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs. |
| Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity. Strong security skills for protecting the operating system, software, data and hardware |
| Demonstrated skill leading technical teams, including organizing workflow and scheduling assignments. Ability to work independently on complex technical projects as well as on a team of technical professionals and departmental decision-makers |
| Experience in data integration and the specification of data services. Ability to understand and model complex knowledge-intensive processes |
| Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements. |
| Demonstrated knowledge supporting third party applications. |
| Familiarity with the concept of middleware. |
| Familiarity with cloud solutions and or containerization platforms. |
| Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion. |
| Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with 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. |
| Demonstrated advanced knowledge of enterprise identity and access management principles, technologies, and practices. |
| Demonstrated significant experience with directory services like LDAP and Active Directory. |
| Ability to understand business needs and translate them into long-term architecture solutions. |
| Demonstrated experience with database administration. Advanced knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to highly complex database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases. Knowledge of conceptual database design. Skills necessary to develop procedures and standards relating to database management systems. Skills associated with implementing database enhancements that improve performance and reliability of the system at the software, hardware and operating system level. |
| Demonstrated project management skills |
| Hands-on experience with software development and management tools, including Git, and expertise in technologies and products, such as: J2EE, Java Servlets, XML, Web Services, Perl/CGI, and SSL. |
| Understanding of and experience with key modeling and description languages used to map complex business processes to architectural components. |
| 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.
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