The UCLA Information Security Office enables UCLA?s goals by providing leadership assuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information resources. The Information Security Office enables efficient incident response planning and notification procedures. In addition, the office aims to implement risk assessment strategies to identify vulnerabilities and threats to departmental information resources and enterprise systems. This includes executing a comprehensive UCLA IT security plan, which involves proposing, delivering, and enforcing administrative, technical, and physical security measures to tackle identified risks based on their sensitivity or criticality.Identity and Access Management protects UCLA?s resources and supports university business through access management, including account lifecycle, authentication, access, and role-based provisioning at the enterprise level. This team implements rigorous regulation of entitlements through granular access control and the auditing of all identities managed by UCLA. Position Summary
The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of advanced identity and access management data, processes, and technologies. This role will work closely with various departments across the university, as well as external vendors, to ensure quality of identity data, the establishment of data standards, and the appropriate access levels are granted to users in a timely, secure, and compliant manner, focusing on automation wherever possible. In addition, the position will evaluate and test new software and upgrades. The IAM Analyst will help produce documentation, procedures, and any necessary materials to support IAM services. The IAM Analyst will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by protecting University stakeholder's information and data in service of the institution's academic and research mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional IAM service comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, students, and persons of interest. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
Three years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: computer science, cybersecurity, computer information systems, or related field. (Required)
Experience using identity and access tools and systems in a distributed IT environment. (Required)
Experience with IAM monitoring tools. Experience analyzing logs for anomalous user behavior. (Required)
Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)
Five or more years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: computer science, cybersecurity, computer information systems, etc. (Preferred)
Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)
Demonstrated skills applying secure user authentication and account management standards to computer software and hardware. (Required)
Strong knowledge of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices, including experience with role-based access control (RBAC) and access governance (IGA), and privileged access management (PAM). (Required)
Familiarity with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), authentication (e.g., Single Sign-On (SSO)) technologies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions. (Required)
Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)
Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)
Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)
Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)
Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, public administration, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience/training (Required)
Bachelor's Degree information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, public administration, business administration, communications. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs. Union/Policy Covered
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.