Senior Credential Administrator

Senior Credential Administrator

IT Identity and Access Mgt

Full Time

86357

Job Summary

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Senior Credential Administrator, a recognized leader in their field, will serve as a key strategic leader in the university's digital identity and access management initiatives, driving the development and implementation of advanced IAM solutions across all departments, including academic, medical, research, and administrative units. They will oversee the creation and maintenance of university IDs for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring the IAM infrastructure supports secure, efficient, and scalable access to critical information systems and resources.

They will also play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of badge login solutions to enhance secure authentication, single sign‑on (SSO), and identity governance. This role requires high-level collaboration with university leadership and various departments to establish and enforce best practices, leveraging cutting‑edge technologies for identity lifecycle management. Additionally, the IAM Senior Credential Administrator will work closely with Security Operations to proactively address and mitigate security incidents related to identity and access, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Providing expert technical leadership and strategic vision, they will mentor the IAM team, guide the resolution of complex issues, and shape policies that enhance the university's security posture. In partnership with the IAM Credential Manager, they will strategically allocate departmental resources to align with the university's overarching goals, ensuring the highest standards of security, efficiency, and compliance.

The IAM Senior Credential Administrator will positively impact UCSF's operations and culture by ensuring UCSF's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the University's mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across customers and stakeholders. This role will execute UCSF's vision while modeling UCSF's culture and values.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  annual salary range for this position is $118,300 - $268,900. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:

Department Description

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world‑class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel.

UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24×7 support to the University community, always upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient IT services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.

The Identity and Access Management Services team within Infrastructure Services protects UCSF's resources through access management, including accounts, authentication, access, and role‑based provisioning at the enterprise level. This team implements rigorous regulation of UCSF data through granular access control and the auditing of all UCSF assets on the premises and in the cloud. By ensuring information security at UCSF, the IAM Services team enables the academic, medical, and research mission of UCSF.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or four years of equivalent experience/training in computer science, information…