Automation Specialist; IAM and Systems

Automation Specialist (IAM and Systems)

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Location:

Claremont, CA. Work Model:
Remote. Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows and API-based integrations to streamline identity lifecycle processes.
• Gather requirements, propose solutions, and implement secure, reliable automation that improves account provisioning and reduces manual workload.
• Develop and maintain API-based integrations (REST) between enterprise systems and identity platforms, including Rapid Identity, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra .
• Automate account lifecycle processes for faculty, staff, and students, including creation, updates, role changes, and deprovisioning.
• Implement secure attribute mapping, data transformation, and synchronization logic between HR, IAM, and directory systems, including Workday HRIS, Anthology SIS, Slate CRM.
• Configure and support federated identity services and protocols (SSO, SAML, SCIM).
• Collaborate with HR and DSI team to design, test, and deploy IAM changes.
• Write production-grade scripts (Power Shell, Python) with robust error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Use version control and maintain thorough documentation for all code and workflows.
• Build proactive health checks for IAM integrations and alerts for failures or anomalies.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual operational tasks across infrastructure.
• Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft logic apps, Power Apps, and Power Automate flows.
• Administer Azure AD/Entra  related cloud identity services.
• Administer Azure resources as assigned.
• Provide Tier 2 support for IAM, security, and infrastructure issues as assigned.
• Document IAM workflows, automation logic, and infrastructure configurations.
• Maintain runbooks for troubleshooting and disaster recovery.
• Track automation and infrastructure projects, providing regular updates to IT leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain production-ready scripts (Power Shell, Python, or similar) for automation and API integrations.
• Experience with REST APIs, authentication, token management, and error handling.
• Familiarity with IAM concepts, lifecycle provisioning workflows, and directory services.
• Understanding of Active Directory and Azure AD/Entra .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on long-term projects while managing operational responsibilities.
• Experience working in higher education or similar complex IT environments is preferred.

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.