Information Technology Spec 5 - Identity Management Specialist
Working Title:
Information Technology Spec 5 - Identity Management SpecialistInstitution:
Minnesota State System OfficeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
St. PaulFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Classified - UnlimitedSalary Range:
$40.43 - $69.11Job Description
The ITS5-Security, Identity Management Specialist will play a leadership role in the development, deployment and administration of applications used as part of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Enterprise Access Management strategic initiatives. This includes providing highly skilled subject matter expertise in identity management, reduced/single sign-on across Minnstate’s enterprise solutions, and directory integration or synchronization with 33 institutions’ Active Directory systems and other enterprise and 3rd party systems. This position’s primary focus will be administering/implementing identity management systems/solutions, managing changes to the systems, developing and maintaining workflows, and working with stakeholders to ensure that systems and processes are implemented and used as intended. Assists in secure software development architectures, guidelines, and standards, and participates in the review and selection of secure software development products and services.
The ideal candidate will have experience with IDM solutions, Active Directory, EntraID, Shibboleth, Java EE or other development platform experience, and SQL.
Salary Range:
$40.43 - $69.11/hourly ($84,418 - $144,302/annually)
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience in designing/implementing/maintaining/configuring IAM systems. A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience with Identity Management tools like Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), EntraID or other cloud identity systems.
Development and configuration experience with Identity Systems
Directory synchronization Experience with technologies such as with Oracle/Sun Identity Manager, Microsoft Identity manager (MIM), Microsoft Active Directory, EntraID.
Development experience with Java EE, Modern Scripting languages, and SQL
Demonstrate initiative and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate well developed project management/leadership skills.
Preferred Qualification
Federation services including OAuth2, Shibboleth, and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Web Access Managers & web application development
System integration experience with Minnesota State’s ISRS & Workday ERP
Background in higher education or State government agencies
Experience with current 3rd party cloud Identity Systems.
Other Requirements
n/a
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework (Yes/No)
Hybrid
About
Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 200,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,444 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
10-07-2026Position End Date:
Open Date:
08-26-2026Close Date:
09-08-2026Posting Contact Name:
Deb GehrkePosting Contact Email:
[email protected]Skills Required
- Six years of experience designing, implementing, maintaining, or configuring IAM systems; a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field may substitute for one year.
- Experience with identity management tools such as Microsoft Identity Manager, Entra ID, or other cloud identity systems.
- Development and configuration experience with identity systems.
- Directory synchronization experience with Oracle Sun Identity Manager, Microsoft Identity Manager, Microsoft Active Directory, or Entra ID.
- Development experience with Java EE, modern scripting languages, and SQL.
- Initiative and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed project management and leadership skills.
- Experience with federation services, including OAuth2, Shibboleth, and SAML.
- Experience with Web Access Managers and web application development.
- System integration experience with Minnesota State's ISRS and Workday ERP.
- Background in higher education or state government agencies.
- Experience with current third-party cloud identity systems.
What We Do
Minnesota State is a public higher education system comprising 33 colleges and universities with 54 campuses across Minnesota. As the largest higher education system in the state and the third largest in the U.S., it serves over 300,000 students annually, focusing on providing high-quality, affordable education and preparing graduates for successful employment.
