UCLA · 1 month ago
Supervisor, Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expUCLA is a leading public university known for its commitment to information security. The Supervisor of Identity & Access Management (IAM) will oversee daily operations and service delivery of IAM services, ensuring effective access management and compliance with security standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversees, maintains, and actively participates in daily operations, service delivery and continuous improvement of UCLA's enterprise IAM services and technologies
Supervises a team of analysts, managing digital identities and ensuring that the appropriate access controls are enforced across UCLA's information systems
Oversees the account provisioning and user identity life cycle management, authentication systems, Single Sign On (SSO), directory services, and access governance
Actively implements, configures, troubleshoots, and resolves technical issues daily, ensuring that IAM systems operate effectively and securely
Supports resolution of highly complex escalated issues or inquiries
Supervises project timelines, allocates resources, leads product lifecycle activities, and ensures alignment with security standards, best practices and institutional goals
Collaborates with DTS leadership, cross-functional teams, and campus stakeholders to prioritize delivery plans, define acceptance criteria, and refine IAM services based on user feedback and performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Five years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, management, higher education, or a related field
Two years Experience leading teams in a management or leadership role, particularly in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
Experienced in managing and optimizing IAM operations to support organizational goals
Demonstrated experience presenting complex technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders
Extensive experience solving technical and non-technical problems; able to delegate solutioning s. Able to lead data gathering efforts seeking information from diverse sources
Experience as a point of escalation. understanding of how decisions affect teams. ability to make decisions with integrity
Demonstrated experience providing inclusive leadership of others, cultivating an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
Has demonstrated experience leading in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Thorough operational understanding of directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions, role-based access control (RBAC), identity governance and administration (IGA), and privileged access management (PAM)
Demonstrated understanding of privacy and security regulations and best practices, including federal and state laws, policies and standards, as well as knowledge about security regulations relevant to higher education
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in order to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in organization
Has practical, operational knowledge in the field of IAM sufficient to contribute to tactical planning and the assessment and direction of current technologies
Advanced written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate work assignments to medium-sized teams
Demonstrated leadership / management skills, including abilities in persuasion, negotiation, change management, and mentorship
Advanced project management skills with demonstrated experience delegating responsibility, tracking project progress, supervising others, and advising teams on competing priorities
Inspires creativity in others and advises teams on industry-leading practices, such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes
Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field
Preferred
Seven or more years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, management, higher education, or a related field
Five or more years Experience leading teams in a management or leadership role, particularly in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university
Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications
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Company
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2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
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