Digital Identity Administrator; Info Technology Specialist II

Digital Identity Administrator (Info Technology Specialist II) – Laurel Ridge Community College

The Digital Identity Administrator is responsible for designing and maintaining a robust identity governance framework that secures institutional data while facilitating seamless user access. The role leads efforts to audit and restructure the directory services infrastructure (Active Directory/Entra ) to support advanced automation and develop secure, automated provisioning workflows with core VCCS enterprise resource planning systems, ensuring compliance with FERPA, GLBA, and HIPAA.

• Design and maintain an identity governance framework.
• Audit and restructure AD and Entra  for automation.
• Develop provisioning workflows linking to VCCS systems (SIS, AIS, Cardinal, WES) while ensuring FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA compliance.
• Configure Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Authenticator, and other security tools.
• Script in Power Shell to automate tasks and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide technical guidance on identity management.

• Experience designing RBAC models and translating business requirements into technical policies.
• Hands‑on configuration of Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Authenticator.
• Strong proficiency in Power Shell for automation.
• Expert knowledge of Active Directory (AD DS) and Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD).
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA).
• Experience with IAM platforms such as Rapid Identity and ITSM tools like Team Dynamix.

Salary range: $67,858 – $98,394 annually. Eligible for the Commonwealth of Virginia benefits package.

The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors. The VCCS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.

All employees must complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity. VCCS uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.