Identity & Access Management Specialists

Identity & Access Management Specialists Join to apply for the Identity & Access Management Specialists role at University of Utah Health Research. Open Date: 11/13/2025 Requisition Number: PRN43584B Job Title: Identity & Access Management Specialists Working Title: Identity & Access Management Specialists Career Progression Track: P00 Track Level: P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro FLSA Code: Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No Standard Hours per Week: 40 Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time Shift: Day Work Schedule Summary: Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment: External Posting Pay Rate Range: 32,248 to 69,585 Close Date: 02/13/2026 Job Summary The Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) seeks an Identity & Access Management Specialist to lead IAM efforts across the DCC’s research infrastructure, emphasizing a national‑level data repository. Reporting to the IT Director, the role designs, implements, and maintains IAM policies and controls that protect sensitive clinical research systems and data. Responsibilities include managing account lifecycle workflows, monitoring access logs, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800‑53, supporting audit readiness, providing training on secure access practices, and advancing the DCC’s overall security posture. Work Environment & Frequency Often: Office environment. Seldom: Outdoor, extreme cold/heat, noise, or other conditions. Physical requirements include continuous hand motion, hearing, listening, talking, walking, sitting, bending, and twisting; rarely repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, or other demanding activities. Benefits Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid holidays 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services Professional development opportunities Responsibilities Install, integrate, configure, and deploy IAM solutions to facilitate User Life‑Cycle Management, Identity and Access Governance, Automated Provisioning, and Privileged Account Management. Analyze, design, and support continuous monitoring to verify identities, validate privileges, and grant resource access rights. Contribute to overall IAM strategy, planning, and implementation. Partner with business and IT teams for technical oversight of key programs and controls. Oversee daily operational activities for queue management of access requests, including prioritization, escalation, and processing. Resolve user requests and incidents, support end‑user communication, and provide training on access management. Create process workflows for key IAM initiatives. Essential Functions Identity and Access Management Operations Administer the full lifecycle of user accounts. Implement and maintain IAM policies, roles, and access groups with least‑privilege and separation‑of‑duties principles. Configure and support multi‑factor authentication across systems and user groups. Compliance, Auditing, and Monitoring Monitor and audit access logs for anomalies. Conduct routine access reviews and role recertification campaigns. Support internal and external audits with documentation and evidence of controls. Ensure alignment with NIST SP 800‑53 and institutional policies. Security Risk Management Conduct IAM‑related risk assessments and remediate vulnerabilities. Participate in incident response related to identity misuse or authentication failures. Assist in enforcing access standards for national or federated systems. Stakeholder Support and Training Collaborate with IT, HR, research, and data management teams on IAM workflows. Provide training and onboarding for secure access practices. Contribute to IAM documentation and process guides. Continuous Improvement Stay current with trends in IAM technologies and protocols. Evaluate and recommend tools for improved scalability, automation, and monitoring. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education may substitute for 1 year of directly related experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with corresponding years of experience as outlined below. Identity & Access Management Specialist I: Bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of experience or Master’s + 0 years. Identity & Access Management Specialist II: Bachelor's + 4 years or Master’s + 2 years. Identity & Access Management Specialist III: Bachelor's + 6 years or Master’s + 4 years. Preferences Proven track record managing identities, access rights, authentication in complex IT environments. Experience with NIST SP 800‑53 governance. Familiarity with national/federated data systems. Hands‑on experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, AWS IAM, Entra ID) and protocols (SAML, OAuth, LDAP, SCIM). Proven ability to deploy and support MFA. Experience conducting access reviews and compliance monitoring. Strong communication and collaboration skills across IT, HR, and security. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or any other protected class. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities. Disability Accommodation and Non‑Discrimination Resources For requests of a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Office of Disability Services. For inquiries about this posting, email employment@utah.edu or call 801‑581‑2300. For non‑discrimination queries, contact the Office of Education and Workplace Equity at oeo@utah.edu or oeoututor@utah.edu. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems; contact HR at (801) 581‑7447 for questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr