What are the responsibilities and job description for the IAM Systems Administrator position at UF Information Technology (UFIT)?
Classification Title: Systems Admin/Programmer III Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional-level IAM Systems Administrator to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology (ICT) a unit within UFIT.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
The Identity & Access Management Systems (IAM) Administrator/Programmer provides medium to advanced level systems administration of IAM infrastructure. This position is responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining IT infrastructure with a solid understating of Linux operating system, scripting languages, relational database management systems, directory services, and identity & access management workloads in higher education environment.
Some Key Responsibilities And Characteristics Of This Position Are
UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About The University Of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Benefits
Full-time TEAMS employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status. These leave days may allow units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.[BL1]
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary
$75,000 – $85,000; commensurate based on education and experience.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:
This position requires US work authorization.
A Criminal Background Screening is required.
Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:
Health Assessment Required: No
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional-level IAM Systems Administrator to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology (ICT) a unit within UFIT.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
The Identity & Access Management Systems (IAM) Administrator/Programmer provides medium to advanced level systems administration of IAM infrastructure. This position is responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining IT infrastructure with a solid understating of Linux operating system, scripting languages, relational database management systems, directory services, and identity & access management workloads in higher education environment.
Some Key Responsibilities And Characteristics Of This Position Are
- Manages infrastructure components that delivers our identity & access management systems
- Designs and implements automated workflows to maintain the availability and reliability of critical systems
- Collaborates with various stakeholders on improving existing workloads and finding innovative solutions to our current challenges
- Researches new technologies and assists in business-case preparation for our next big ideas
UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About The University Of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Benefits
Full-time TEAMS employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status. These leave days may allow units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.[BL1]
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary
$75,000 – $85,000; commensurate based on education and experience.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:
- Advanced technical knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Understanding of containerization using Docker along with orchestration via Docker Swarm or Kubernetes
- Understating of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
- Understanding of public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Familiarity with infrastructure orchestration tools such as Terraform
- Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible and/or Puppet
- Experience with automation using scripting tools such as PowerShell and/or Python using Git
- Familiarity with relational database management systems such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle including building SQL queries
- Familiarity with messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ
- Familiarity with managing Active Directory, Shibboleth, Grouper, and Duo MFA infrastructure
This position requires US work authorization.
A Criminal Background Screening is required.
Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- Professional References (Minimum of 3)
Health Assessment Required: No
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
