It Identity And Access Administrator

Job Description

Plans, implements, and administers the identity and access management program; manages user access to reduce risk exposure and vulnerabilities; implements best practices and innovative technical solutions; maintains knowledge and awareness of potential threats facing the organization, and the state of the enterprise user directory. Monitors compliance requirements of the County; develops policies and procedures that support regulations.

• Plans, implements, and administers the identity and access management services across the organization. Ensures the identity and access management program meets the established organizational standards; develops policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Manages user access to systems, applications, and data. Collaborates with departments to grant proper access entitlements to ensure the security of the organization's sensitive information; defines user roles and analyzes user access needs; manages and monitors permissions and grants/denies user access requests.
• Performs risk assessments and audits. Checks for consistency and compliance across the organization. Prepares identity and access management reports; plans and implements changes and updates to access management systems.
• Monitors the current access management processes. Develops and manages vulnerability and threat management processes, procedures, and reports.
• Train users on policies and procedures. Monitors compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and customer requirements. Documents security requirements and controls for protecting information, systems, and technology assets. Defines and documents how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment. Documents and updates all definition and architecture activities. Provides input on security requirements to be included in request for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs), and other procurement documents.
  
  Communicates current and emerging security threats to project team members.
• Investigates incidents and recommends corrective actions. Escalates and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related field of study.
• Five (5) years of work‑related experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related field.
• Preferred experience with identity and access management tools such as Active Directory, LDAP, and Azure AD and with programming languages such as Java, Python, and Power Shell.
• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) or Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) preferred.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Experience in IT security or associated field.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record; must provide a copy of a 10‑year driving history.
• Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Required to be on call at all times.
• Individuals with access to criminal justice databases including the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems, NCIC/TCIC and similar databases must pass a national fingerprint‑based records check prior to placement and may be denied placement or lose access if unable to maintain the record check.

• Knowledge of identity and access management concepts such as SSO, role‑based access control, and identity federation.
• Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and Kerberos.
• Knowledge of networking concepts like firewalls, VPNs, and DNS.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to identity and access management.
• Ability to learn new technologies and keep up with industry trends.
• Skills in identity and access management solutions.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of dynamic and high‑level languages such as Power Shell or Python.
• Skill in performing analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environments and negotiate with…