Information Technology Spec 4 / IAM Operations Specialist

Working Title: IAM Operations Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/21/2023
• Closing Date: 04/04/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities / Minnesota State System Office -MAPE
• Division/Unit: Minnesota State System Office / IT
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Occassionally for training and conferences
• Salary Range: $33.13 - $54.64 / hourly; $69,175 - $114,088 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• Location: St. Paul
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Telework is available and negotiated at the time of hire.

As a member of the Identity & Access Management Team, the IAM Operations Specialist will be proactively involved in the development and implementation of the systemwide Identity and Access Management architecture. In addition, the operations specialist will have primary responsibility for support of the Minnesota State Enterprise IAM System, including test and production infrastructure and services. This specialist will also represent Minnesota State on all ITS IAM campus integration initiatives and on all ITS IAM system production and test environment maintenance, outages, problems, and/or major issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications. Please enter your experience in chronological order, including the month and year of employment.

• Either five years progressive experience in IT development, support or operations, preferably related to Active Directory or LDAP directories, authentication and authorization technologies and services – without a Bachelor’s Degree in a computer related field of study; or three years progressive experience in IT development, support or operations, preferably related to Active Directory or LDAP directories, authentication and authorization technologies and services – plus a Bachelor’s Degree in a computer related field of study.
• Knowledge of directories, authentication, authorization, and/or other identity and access management operations.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio is required.
• Ability to interpret business and functional requirements, analyzing the requirements and current system state sufficient to recommend changes to system configuration and deployment.
• Ability to interpret, draft and communicate technical information in clear and concise written and oral form is required.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues, escalating them as needed to appropriate staff member or management.
• Ability to define, organize and manage multiple projects/tasks/issues concurrently.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse clients, stakeholders and students, fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Identity and Access Management software tools and providing related services.
• Experience using Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, and Azure Active Directory for authentication and access control.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience using or supporting the Minnesota State ISRS ERP system and/or a higher education system/institution ERP.
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate must submit to a background investigation prior to employment.

The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Shawna Tienter at shawna.tienter@minnstate.edu or 651-583-5519.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Shawna Tienter at shawna.tienter@minnstate.edu.

About Minnesota State

Minnesota State is the largest single provider of higher education in the state. With 33 institutions, including 26 community and technical and seven state universities, Minnesota State serves 64 percent of the state’s undergraduate student population.

We employ more than 14,800 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success. We provide essential training and specialized certification options for business, industry, and professionals throughout Minnesota.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.