The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer position at Central Michigan University (CMU) is part of the Information Security Office within the Office of Information Technology. The role focuses on managing identities, authorization, and authentication services for the university. The engineer will develop, implement, enhance, integrate, and maintain IAM tools while collaborating with campus departments on software and service integration. Other responsibilities may include incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessments, programming, and security compliance.
Required qualifications vary by level. For the IAM Engineer I position, applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, or six years of relevant work experience. They need two years of full-time experience for those with a degree and should be familiar with authentication protocols like SAML and OAuth, security concepts, and relational databases. Effective communication skills are essential.
For IAM Engineer II, candidates must meet all IAM Engineer I requirements plus have general knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD, with experience in resolving complex technical issues. IAM Engineer III requires all II qualifications along with advanced knowledge of Active Directory, IAM concepts, and experience with access governance.
The Senior IAM Engineer role necessitates all III qualifications plus experience with complex ERP environments and project management. Preferred qualifications across all positions include security certifications, experience in higher education, and knowledge of compliance laws and security applications.
Key duties for IAM Engineer I include account provisioning, troubleshooting authorization issues, monitoring IAM trends, documenting IAM systems, and participating in security event responses. IAM Engineer II adds responsibilities like configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) and supporting role-based access control (RBAC). IAM Engineer III further involves developing and maintaining IAM technologies, collaborating on IAM solutions, and recommending process improvements. The Senior IAM Engineer role includes serving as a subject matter expert and ensuring IAM process alignment across the university.
There are no supervisory responsibilities in these positions. The job is full-time, requiring a degree of flexibility for evening and weekend work. The pay range is between $70,000 and $90,000 with an expectation of a standard 8 am - 5 pm work schedule.
CMU is a well-established institution with over 125 years of history, serving approximately 15,500 students across multiple programs. The university is recognized for its leadership development, and it offers a variety of employee benefits, including a wellness program and competitive healthcare.
Leadership standards at CMU focus on student success and community engagement, expecting all employees to contribute positively to the work culture. The university emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices and encourages candidates to apply, addressing cover letters to the Hiring Committee. Reviews of applications will continue until the position is filled, with a best consideration date set for April 27, 2026.
CMU is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a commitment to non-discrimination. Inquiries related to Title IX regulations can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, whose contact details are provided. Interested applicants are directed to submit their applications through the specified online platform.
