Under general supervision and/or direction, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, building, delivery and support of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) program. This position will provide direction and guidance to the development, specifications and communications of the IAM application and architecture, and provide in-depth technical consultation to the College units, departments, and OIT management, and assist in developing plans and direction for the integration of information security requirements.
Knowledge and Skills:
Broad knowledge of computer security issues, requirements, solutions, and trends, especially in the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of applicable business processes and operations of customer organizations.
• Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and information security technologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes, including steps and methods for assessing risk.
• Knowledge of system lifecycle management principles, including software security and usability.
• Knowledge of critical information technology (IT) procurement requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus the ability to achieve goals through influence, collaboration, and cooperation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an array of constituencies in a community that is both demographically and technologically diverse.
• Ability to think critically and analyze information and situations, present findings and make recommendations; ability to turn data into information and present it in a meaningful manner.
• Ability to analyze issues and solve sensitive and complex problems under pressure. Skilled in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. • Excellent presentation skills and experience in public speaking or training.
Education:
Bachelors
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field, and/or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, and expertise to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the management of identity and access management, or similar experience managing complex applications, projects or systems. • Proven experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions in a complex organization.
• Experience dealing with complex risk-related issues with managing vendor relationships, information security or regulatory compliance programs, and audits.
Competencies:
• Decision Making
o Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
• Problem Solving
o Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. • Independence of Action
o Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods and carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.
• Communication and Collaboration
o Contacts and information are primarily within the job’s working group, department and/or campus.
o Contacts and information sharing are external to the job’s department, but internal to the campus/campuses (i.e. other departments/campuses, central administration/services such as Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, Mail Services, Student Services, etc.)
o Contacts and information sharing are internal/external to the College, for the primary reason of scheduling, coordinating services, collaborating, etc. Required Industry
Certifications
• At least one relevant certification, e.g. Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Identity Governance Expert (CIGE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)