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The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has approximately 85 full time staff members and 100 undergraduate or graduate students that work each day to support the mission of UMBC through the delivery of IT services to the campus. DoIT provides robust, secure IT environments that enable solutions for advancing the UMBC community. We do this through a staff of technology professionals that are connected both nationally and to UMBC.
Learn more about our work at https://doit.umbc.edu/about-eis/
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| Position Overview: |
The incumbent assists in the design, implementation, integration and ongoing support of service/account provisioning integrations and the authentication and authorization tools that leverage these provisioned services. The incumbent will maintain and improve processes around: Account provisioning/deprovisioning, ERP integration, access management, and authentication for both UMBC hosted resources as well as SaaS and IaaP services.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $108,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule is available.
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| Responsibilities: |
A key contributor to university identity management initiatives, this position is part of a team responsible for enterprise-wide identity management and access control services.
The incumbent assists in the design, implementation, integration and ongoing support of service/account provisioning integrations and the authentication and authorization tools that leverage these provisioned services. The incumbent will maintain and improve processes around: Account provisioning/deprovisioning, ERP integration, access management, and authentication for both UMBC hosted resources as well as SaaS and IaaP services.
Additionally, this position will collaborate with others in the Division of Information Technology to ensure new system implementations are managed in alignment with existing strategies.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in computer science, information systems or related field
- One year of experience working in designing, implementing and maintaining authorization through community supported software.
- Proficiency with Linux or other Unix-like operating systems.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Perl or Python.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Two to five years of experience working in designing, implementing and maintaining authorization through community supported software.
- AWS solutions architect or AWS cloud practitioner
- Experience with identity management concepts such as authentication, single sign-on, authorization, and account lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with SAML identity provider software such as Shibboleth and Entra AD
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Knowledge of security protocols such as SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect
- Experience using and administering LDAP servers.
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary starts at $108,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |