SYS ADM 5 bei University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in San Francisco
Job Summary
The IAM Senior Credential Administrator, a recognized leader in their field, will serve as a key strategic leader in the university's digital identity and access management initiatives, driving the development and implementation of advanced IAM solutions across all departments, including academic, medical, research, and administrative units. They will oversee the creation and maintenance of university IDs for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring the IAM infrastructure supports secure, efficient, and scalable access to critical information systems and resources. They will also play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of badge login solutions to enhance secure authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and identity governance. This role requires high-level collaboration with university leadership and various departments to establish and enforce best practices, leveraging cutting-edge technologies for identity lifecycle management. Additionally, the IAM Senior Credential Administrator will work closely with Security Operations to proactively address and mitigate security incidents related to identity and access, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Providing expert technical leadership and strategic vision, they will mentor the IAM team, guide the resolution of complex issues, and shape policies that enhance the university's security posture. In partnership with the IAM Credential Manager, they will strategically allocate departmental resources to align with the university's overarching goals, ensuring the highest standards of security, efficiency, and compliance.
The IAM Senior Credential Administrator 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 IAM Senior Credential Administrator 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 $118,300 - $268,900 (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
Job Title
Senior Credential Administrator
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Shift Length
8 Hours
Shift
Days
Additional Shift Details
M-F,9-5, as required after hours support
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Job Category
Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Professional (Non-Clinical)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience/training in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
- 7 years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, management, higher education, or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of identity management, multifactor authentication, privileged access management, identity verification and authentication methods, including password management, MFA, and single sign-on (SSO).
- Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, single sign-on technologies (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions
- Demonstrated industry-level experience strategically managing user credentials across various systems and platforms, ensuring the secure provisioning, maintenance, and revocation of user credentials.
- Experience integrating badge login solutions (e.g., Imprivata) with HER/EMR systems (Epic, Cerner), Citrix, VMware, and cloud IAM or similar platforms.
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
- Familiarity with zero-trust security models, privileged access management (PAM) and endpoint security.
- Understanding of healthcare IT regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST 800-53, etc.) Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and FERPA, governing credential management in higher education institutions.
- Broad knowledge of data encryption technologies and experience selecting and applying appropriate data encryption technologies.
- Expert knowledge of computer security best practices and policies, particularly in the context of IAM. Ability to contribute to institution-wide policy efforts.
- Expert experience determining how IAM systems should operate most efficiently and understanding the impact of changes to these systems on outcomes, operations, and business objectives.
- Advanced experience in incident response and digital forensics including reporting.
- Advanced ability to write and edit technical documentation in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders understand the systems and processes being described.
- Expert knowledge of the design, development, and application of technology and systems to meet business needs, paired with a clear understanding of system performance monitoring and ways to improve or correct performance.
- Comprehensive understanding of systems-related issues and the potential impact of system management actions on other systems, users, and dependent/related functions. 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.
- Expert experience writing and editing complex scripts used for system maintenance and administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution, including design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems.
- Extensive familiarity with IAM tools and technologies, such as identity governance and administration (IGA) platforms, directory services, and identity federation protocols.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, and to lead and mentor a team.
- Demonstrated self-motivation, strong problem-solving skills, effective learning abilities, and a commitment to meeting deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, management, higher education, or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of identity standards and protocols, such as OpenID Connect, SCIM, and OAuth 2.0.
- Extensive expertise with identity lifecycle management tools (e.g., Microsoft Identity Manager, ForgeRock Identity Platform).
- Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic, medical, and research and administrative functions of a large public university.
License/Certification
- One or more of the following certifications: Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS), Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent certification
Position Type
Full Time
Department Name
IT Identity and Access Mgt
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 status under state or federal law.
Department Description
.University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world-class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24x7 support to the University community, always upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient IT services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.
The Identity and Access Management Services team within Infrastructure Services protects UCSF’s resources through access management, including accounts, authentication, access, and role-based provisioning at the enterprise level. This team implements rigorous regulation of UCSF data through granular access control and the auditing of all UCSF assets on the premises and in the cloud. By ensuring information security at UCSF, the IAM Services team enables the academic, medical, and research mission of UCSF.
The Identity and Access Management Services team within Infrastructure Services protects UCSF’s resources through access management, including accounts, authentication, access, and role-based provisioning at the enterprise level. This team implements rigorous regulation of UCSF data through granular access control and the auditing of all UCSF assets on the premises and in the cloud. By ensuring information security at UCSF, the IAM Services team enables the academic, medical, and research mission of UCSF.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Center Building (SF)
