Senior Credential Administrator - Imprivata
 University of California - San Francisco | |
121,900-277,100
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 United States, California, San Francisco | |
| 1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map) | |
 Apr 07, 2026 | |
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The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Senior Credential Administrator - Imprivata, a recognized leader in their field, will serve as a key strategic leader in the university's digital identity and access management initiatives, driving the development and implementation of advanced IAM solutions across all departments, including academic, medical, research, and administrative units. They will oversee the creation and maintenance of university IDs for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring the IAM infrastructure supports secure, efficient, and scalable access to critical information systems and resources. They will also play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of badge login solutions to enhance secure authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and identity governance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or four years of equivalent experience/training in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related fieldSeven (7) years or more of exp. working in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, management, higher education, or a related fieldExpert knowledge in administering Imprivata OneSign or other identity/access management solutions in production for a large complex organizationExpert knowledge in administering Microsoft Active Directory (AD) in a large, complex, multi-domain environment to includeknowledge of identity management, multifactor authentication, privileged access management, identity verification and authentication methods, including password management, MFA, and single sign-on (SSO)Expert knowledge of directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutionsExtensive knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, single sign-on technologies (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutionsDemonstrated industry-level experience strategically managing user credentials across various systems and platforms, ensuring the secure provisioning, maintenance, and revocation of user credentialsExperience integrating badge login solutions (e.g., Imprivata) with HER/EMR systems (Epic, Cerner), Citrix, VMware, and cloud IAM or similar platformsStrong PowerShell scripting skillsFamiliarity with zero-trust security models, privileged access management (PAM) and endpoint securityUnderstanding of healthcare IT regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST 800-53, etc.), extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and FERPA, governing credential management in higher education institutionsBroad knowledge of data encryption technologies and experience selecting and applying appropriate data encryption technologiesExpert knowledge of computer security best practices and policies, particularly in the context of IAM. Ability to contribute to institution-wide policy effortsExpert experience in determining how IAM systems should operate most efficiently and understanding the impact of changes to these systems on outcomes, operations, and business objectives.Advanced experience in incident response and digital forensics, including reportingAdvanced ability to write and edit technical documentation in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders understand the systems and processes being describedExpert knowledge of the design, development, and application of technology and systems to meet business needs, paired with a clear understanding of system performance monitoring and ways to improve or correct performanceComprehensive understanding of systems-related issues and the potential impact of system management actions on other systems, users, and dependent/related functions. Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users, and dependent/related functionsExpert experience writing and editing complex scripts used for system maintenance and administrationDemonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution, including design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems.Extensive familiarity with IAM tools and technologies, such as identity governance and administration (IGA) platforms, directory services, and identity federation protocolsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, and to lead and mentor a team
Preferred Qualifications Ten years or more of experience working in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, management, higher education, or a related field.Expert knowledge of identity standards and protocols, such as OpenID Connect, SCIM, and OAuth 2.0.Extensive expertise with identity lifecycle management tools (e.g., Microsoft Identity Manager, ForgeRock Identity Platform).Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic, medical, and research and administrative functions of a large public university. About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Requirements:
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