Working Title: IAM Administrator

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 84394

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes -#LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/01/2025

• Closing Date : 03/14/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually

• Job Class Option : Information Security

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). MNIT BCA provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated business-specific support functions for investigative and specialized law enforcement services. You will support an agency that partners with law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies to prevent and solve crimes.

As an IAM Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our organization's Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. This individual will ensure that our employees, partners, and customers have appropriate access to the resources they need while maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance. The IAM Administrator will leverage their expertise in both Windows and Linux server environments, as well as their deep understanding of IAM principles and best practices, to optimize our identity management infrastructure.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at the work location 2 days per week.

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Experience must include:

• A deep understanding of IAM concepts, including authentication, authorization, user lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity federation.

• Strong knowledge of directory services such as Active Directory, LDAP, and other directory technologies.

• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux server operating systems, including installation, configuration, and administration.

• Knowledge of security principles, vulnerabilities, and best practices related to IAM systems and infrastructure.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Groovy, Javascript, or PowerShell for automation and system management.

• Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

• Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with leading IAM solution implementations.

• Proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows and Linux servers, including patching, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to write scripts in languages like Groovy or Javascript to automate IAM tasks and improve efficiency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve IAM-related issues effectively.

• A strong security mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks to the IAM system and data.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• CJIS Background Check

• Drug screen (BCA & Some DPS positions)

• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.