Automation Specialist; IAM and Systems

Position: Automation Specialist (IAM and Systems)
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* Location:

** Claremont, CA
** Job Posting

Title:

** Automation Specialist (IAM and Systems)
** Job Details and Requirement:
** Department:
Information Technology
Supervisor:
Associate Director of Networking and Technical Services
** GENERAL DESCRIPTION
** The Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation workflows and API-based integrations that streamline the College’s identity lifecycle processes and support key infrastructure operations. The Specialist will work independently to gather requirements, propose solutions, and implement secure, reliable automation that improves account provisioning, reduces manual workload, and enhances the stability of infrastructure services.

While IAM integrations and automation are the primary responsibility for this role, the Automation Specialist also contributes to security and infrastructure administration to ensure operational resilience.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** Identity & Access Management
*** Develop and maintain API-based integrations (REST) between enterprise systems and identity platforms, including Rapid Identity, Active Directory, and 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, and Slate CRM.
* Configure and support federated identity services and protocols (SSO, SAML, SCIM) for cloud and on-premises applications.
* Collaborate with HR, the Data, Systems, and Integrations (DSI) team, and consortium partners to design, test, and deploy IAM changes.
* Follow security best practices, including least privilege, secure credential handling, and change control for IAM workflows.
** Automation & Integration Development
*** Write production-grade scripts (Power Shell, Python, or similar) 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.
** Infrastructure & Security Support (Training Provided)
*** Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft Logic Apps, Power Apps, and Power Automate flows to automate line-of-business processes.
* 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.
* Contribute to security monitoring, compliance tasks, and tool deployments.
* Participate in operational readiness reviews and assist in incident response when required.
** Documentation & Reporting
*** 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.
** Basic Qualification****:
** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR equivalent relevant experience.
** Preferred Qualification****:
** Experience working in higher education or similar complex IT environments is preferred.
** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

** The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to…