Senior Identity and Access Management Manager (6019U) Berkeley IT, #87641

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Departmental Overview

The Information Security Office (ISO) coordinates the risk management process for UC Berkeley's information systems and directs campus-wide efforts to adequately secure institutional data. ISO is led by the Chief Information Security Officer and consists of seven areas:
Information Security Policy, Information Security Operations, Information Security Administration and Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Assessments, Outreach and Engagement, and Service Management.

Position Summary

Primary responsibility for leading the Identity and Access Management (Cal Net) teams. As the senior manager responsible for these technical teams, this position will reduce institutional risk through coordinating critical monitoring, response, and analysis of IAM applications, infrastructure, and architectural decisions in a complex, heterogeneous environment. The work will have a direct and meaningful impact on information security at a world-class research institution.

Recognized as the leading campus technical expert on Identity and Access Management architecture, which is critical for all campus IT systems to control access and protect our systems and data.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 8/7/2026

Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for identity and access management (IAM) services through the supervision of both management and technical staff responsible for authentication, access governance, identity lifecycle management, and related IAM operations. Through subordinate managers and staff, ensures reliable day-to-day service delivery and timely response to service requests, incidents, and escalations across IAM platforms. Establishes service expectations and reviews operational performance against strategic priorities.
• In collaboration with the Information Security Office (ISO) leadership team, develops,implements, and monitors strategic plans, operational priorities, budget processes, staffing/FTE allocations, finances, HR matters, and space planning.

Compliance, Policy, and Governance

• Leads the university's identity and access management (IAM) strategy and operations, ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory requirements while advancing secure, risk-based access to institutional resources and data across the campus environment. Oversees programs, initiatives, and governance activities that support UC policy and strengthen the stewardship of digital identities, authentication systems, privileged access, and electronic resources campus-wide.
• Exercises strategic judgment in the development and implementation of IAM policies, standards, and controls, balancing security, user experience, operational efficiency, and institutional needs across complex academic and administrative environments. Guides the adoption and governance of identity lifecycle management, authentication technologies, access governance, and security monitoring capabilities to support…