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This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time regular and one full time limited duration IAM Analyst Programmer, competency level 2, position for the Office of Information Security, Identity and Access Management at Oregon State University (OSU).

The limited duration position is expected to last approximately 1 year from the appointment start date.

Oregons land-grant university was founded 150 years ago and is built on the idea that everybody deserves access to an education that transforms their lives. Oregon State Universitys main campus is located on 400 acres in Corvallis, about 90 miles south of Portland. Oregon State has a growing second campus-OSU-Cascades-in Bend, Oregon, as well as the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, a new facility in downtown Portland, 14 Agricultural Experiment Station sites, and 36 county Extension offices. Its presence extends to every one of Oregons 36 counties, and it provides online education worldwide through its highly ranked Ecampus. OSU is one of only two universities in the country to hold the Land, Sea, Space, and Sun Grant designations.
Overview of UIT:

As UIT, we value those individuals that proactively solve challenges, work with a sense of urgency, and seek a collaborative and inclusive work environment. All UIT team members meet these commitments:

UIT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU. UIT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.

UIT commits to and believes in the strength and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the UIT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.

Proactively securing and protecting OSUs digital assets and information systems is crucial to our missions of teaching and learning, research, and extension and engagement. All OSU IT professionals are directly responsible for providing high quality and secure IT systems and services. Persons in technology roles are expected to be responsive to security related actions and requirements, and to collaborate to find secure ways to support the OSU community.

Identity & Access Management (IAM) is part of the Office of Information Security (OIS) within University Information and Technology (UIT). This position reports to the Manager of Identity and Access Management team, and is a member of the IAM team. The position provides programming, and operational support for and for the day-to-day operations of the OSU IAM system plays a key role in the implementation of campus-wide new IT services. The IAM team supports the development, integration, operations, and support of systems and services that support identity and access management at OSU. These include identity management, credential provisioning, access provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), privileged access management, and identity governance.

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Experience with version control systems, preferably GitHub/GitHub Enterprise.
Flexibility in development frameworks, languages, and other tools
Knowledge of technologies or policies used in IAM (e.g. group management, account management, active directory, etc.)
Demonstrated ability and interest in learning new technology and tools quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills and orientation
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment. Independent problem-solving, decision-making, self-direction, and an ability to manage a complex workload.
Ability to work independently or with teams in all cases taking into account feedback and ideas from a variety of sources including technical staff, customers, and peers.
Demonstrable ability to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Experience in higher ed
Due to the complexity of the systems involved in this position, a college level degree in technology is highly desirable.
Experience with at least one contemporary programming language or scripting skills.
Experience with Azure, AWS or other cloud infrastructure; including running containers in the cloud.
Experience with Python and Flask framework preferred.
Strong working knowledge of IAM, including the complexities of IAM in higher education
Experience with managing users in Azure Active Directory and on-prem Active Directory.
Experience with configuring and using Entra SSO/Cloud-based SSO

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 1/24/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Marjorie McLagan at marjorie.mclagan@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.