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Senior Identity Analyst
San Francisco, United States
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Senior Identity Analyst will participate in the design, implementation, and support of advanced IAM processes and technologies. This role will work closely with various departments across the University, as well as external vendors, to ensure the quality of identity data, the establishment of data standards, and that appropriate access levels are granted to users in a timely, secure, and compliant manner, focusing on automation wherever possible. In addition, the position will evaluate and test new software and upgrades.
The Senior Identity Analyst is an important part of the IAM team and is accountable for managing the complete lifecycle of user identities within the University. This role involves ensuring that identities are created, maintained, and deactivated in accordance with university policies and regulatory requirements. The Senior Analyst will produce documentation, procedures, and any necessary materials to support IAM services.
The Senior Identity Analyst will positively impact UCSF’s operations and culture by protecting University stakeholders’ information and data in service of the institution’s academic, medical, and research mission. This team member will advance the University’s mission by delivering exceptional security service comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCSF’s vision while modeling UCSF’s culture and values.
The Senior Identity Analyst is an important part of the IAM team and is accountable for managing the complete lifecycle of user identities within the University. This role involves ensuring that identities are created, maintained, and deactivated in accordance with university policies and regulatory requirements. The Senior Analyst will produce documentation, procedures, and any necessary materials to support IAM services.
The Senior Identity Analyst will positively impact UCSF’s operations and culture by protecting University stakeholders’ information and data in service of the institution’s academic, medical, and research mission. This team member will advance the University’s mission by delivering exceptional security service comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. 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 $138,400 - $207,600 (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
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 24/7 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 Information Technology (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.
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: IAM, cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, etc.
- Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS) from the Identity Management Institute (IMI), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and depending on the specific role, potentially Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent.
- Advanced experience using IAM systems and tools.
- Expert experience in helping customers with administration and providing support for identity and governance (IGA) solutions
- Expert knowledge of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices, including experience with role-based access control (RBAC), access governance, and privileged access management (PAM).
- Advanced experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
- Advanced experience in incident response and digital forensics, including reporting.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with advanced identity infrastructures, including troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience with SailPoint, Bravura ID, or similar technologies is required
- Demonstrated skill in applying security controls to computer software and hardware.
- Demonstrated skill at administering complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software, and networks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. Can relay technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with a diverse community of colleagues, including team members, stakeholders, and customers.
- Advanced organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities and deliver concurrent projects to various stakeholder types. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices, including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.
- Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to uncover the root of difficult problems and scope solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines, as well as awareness of vision and strategy. Seeks information from multiple and diverse sources to inform solutions. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity.
- Ability to think creatively and introduce innovations, such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic, medical, and research and administrative functions of a large public university.
License/Certification
- Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS) from the Identity Management Institute (IMI), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and depending on the specific role, potentially Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent.
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.
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.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
000499 INFO SYS ANL 4
Job Category
Clinical Systems / IT Professionals
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Center Building (SF)
Work Style
Flexible
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
M-F, 9-5, as required after hours support
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