Info Systems Eng III

Job Summary

Information Systems Engineer III

We are looking for an IAM Security Operations Specialist to join our
Identity & Access Management team. In this role, you will be the operational heartbeat of our identity security strategy. You will be
responsible for the day-to-day implementation of cloud security access controls across our platforms and will act as the primary operational
partner for other departments.

About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and
is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software
licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City,
the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and
a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and
snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biki
ng to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational
activities.

Responsibilities
Information Systems Engineer, III
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Act
as the primary operational point of contact for inbound IAM and cloud security requests from engineering, product, and business
teams.
Cloud Access Implementation: Execute and provision secure access controls across our multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
following the principle of least privilege.
Queue & Incident Management: Manage the IAM ticketing queue (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow),
triaging, troubleshooting, and resolving access issues and security requests efficiently.
Operational Monitoring & Auditing: Continuously
monitor IAM logs, identify access anomalies, and conduct regular access reviews to ensure compliance with our security policies.
Process
Optimization: Help the team document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and identify opportunities to streamline or automate recurring
operational requests.
Emergency Response: Assist in responding to and remediating active identity-related security alerts or unauthorized
access incidents.Job Code: P34283Grade: P20

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher
education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Information Systems Engineer,
III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work
experience.

Preferences
Experience: 2+ years of experience in Security Operations (SecOps), IAM Operations, IT Support Tier
3, or a closely related technical operations role.
Cloud Fundamentals: Hands-on experience navigating and managing permissions within
cloud platforms (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD/Entra ID, Google Cloud IAM).
Core Identity Knowledge: Solid understanding of user lifecycle
management, role-based access control (RBAC), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Ticketing & Workflow Tools: Experience managing and
resolving high-volume technical requests using ticketing systems.
Communication Skills: Strong customer-service mindset with the ability
to collaborate patiently and effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
Familiarity with modern Single Sign-On (SSO)
platforms like Okta, Ping Identity, or Azure AD.
Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to help automate routine
tasks.
Relevant foundational certifications (e.g., Security+, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, AWS Certified Cloud
Practitioner).

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45397B
Full Time or Part Time? Full
Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Department: 00954 – UIT Systems &
Security
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $90,779.00 – 117,000
Close Date: 8/31/2026
Open Until
Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203838

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