Sancorp Consulting LLC

What We’re Looking For

This position works within the Cybersecurity Identity and Authentication Team and will support the mission of the University through the planning, design, and implementation of secure, compliant Identity and Authentication systems. The candidate will help grow and maintain secure on-premises and cloud-based enclaves to support SSO, MFA, and IdM with high security compliance requirements. They will support servers including deployment, patching, and upgrading. The candidate will plan and coordinate upgrades, changes and/or implementations in accordance with established change control procedures. The candidate will be responsible for understanding, implementing, and documenting compliance with rigorous data and infrastructure security controls.

The candidate will need the ability to relate to end-users who have various levels of technological aptitude providing exceptional customer service with a passionate drive to exceed expectations. They will also need an ability to effectively coordinate and manage multiple projects and tasks while maintaining a deep working knowledge of Shibboleth SSO, Identity Management, Linux, and Windows Server computing environments. The candidate will need strong problem solving, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to adapt technological solutions within Baylor policies, guidelines, and procedures with resiliency, flexibility, and determination in the face of setbacks.

A bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience is required,. Experience with SAML authentication with an emphasis towards Shibboleth is preferred. Experience and education will not be considered in lieu of one another. This position is remote.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Understand and implement security standards such as NIST 800-171 in a secure research environment.

• Work closely with Cyber Security Operations and other ITS staff, across multiple divisions, and vendors to provide strategic and technical support and management of identity and authentication management systems.

• Operate and maintain Baylor’s SAML authentication environment.

• Maintain Baylor’s hosted multifactor authentication.

• Manage multiple, complex enterprise projects concurrently.

• Work independently to perform a full range of responsibilities including analyzing diverse problems and determining solutions and understanding and applying industry best practices.

• Provide a variety of IT services including technical analysis, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of various enterprise software systems.

• Assignments will include reviewing vendor upgrades/patches, investigating new vendor software or product issues, provide production support, and technical documentation.

• Maintain effective communication and project planning across technical and functional teams, including remote colleagues, that support the university’s departmental systems.

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the enterprise software portfolio used by the Identity and Authentication team, managing installations and upgrades, cross-training, and troubleshooting technical issues.

• Mastery of one or more relevant technologies and/or techniques and ability to train and mentor others.

• Maintain confidentiality of information processed, stored, or accessed.

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

• Comply with university policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $61,883.47 - $102,107.73.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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