Sr. IAM Administrator; IT@JH Enterprise Messaging and Directory
Listed on 2026-01-06
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator
Sr. IAM Administrator (IT@JH Enterprise Messaging and Directory)
IT@JH Enterprise Directory and Messaging is seeking a Sr. IAM Administrator
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The Sr. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing IAM services for the University. Serves as the Lead Administrator and provides technical expertise in identity and user account management, including troubleshooting and operational support of university‑managed directory stores. Supports the university’s two‑factor authentication and privileged account management solutions.
The role ensures efficient, seamless, and secure access to business resources. It is ideal for individuals with extensive IAM experience to advance their careers. The Sr. IAM Administrator oversees day‑to‑day operations and management of IAM on‑premises and cloud‑based systems, ensuring secure access to institutional resources. Responsibilities include leading IAM initiatives, maintaining, patching, securing, evaluating, improving, and optimizing the institution’s IAM applications.
Key responsibilities include managing digital identities for humans, workloads, and service accounts, and using digital certificates to enhance security.
The Sr. IAM Administrator supports the IAM Engineers in evaluating, improving, and optimizing the University’s IAM security posture. Effective communication with technology teams, data owners, and application owners is required to implement on‑premises and cloud‑based IAM solutions. The Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining security and efficiency of IAM systems and contributes to the overall security strategy. Additionally, the role involves administration of user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure authorized users have proper access to systems, data, and applications.
The Sr. IAM Administrator is a leader in IAM practices, mentors IAM Administrators and Analysts, and ensures adherence to best practices.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities Digital Identity Management- Oversee digital identities for humans, workloads, and service accounts, ensuring accurate and secure identity lifecycle management.
- Lead the deployment and maintenance of IAM solutions for both on‑premises and cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure authorized access, while maintaining strict adherence to security policies.
- Utilize digital certificates and manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to enhance security measures and protect sensitive information.
- Work closely with technology teams, data owners, and application owners to design, develop, and implement effective IAM solutions.
- Continuously assess and improve the institution’s IAM security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of IAM systems to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide advanced‑level support for IAM‑related issues, resolving complex problems and ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Stay updated with the latest IAM technologies and trends, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance security and efficiency.
- Implement, configure, administer, and maintain IAM tools according to best practices, ensuring they are up‑to‑date and functioning optimally.
- Ensure users are authenticated and authorized based on job responsibilities, implementing role‑based access controls where appropriate.
- Define and enforce access control policies, ensuring they align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor access logs and conduct periodic reviews to detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts.
- Implement and manage SSO solutions, troubleshooting issues and ensuring secure and efficient access for users.
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