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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Analyst III - Identity Services - **Company:** Iowa State University - **Location:** Ames, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Openid Connect, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Systems Integration, User Provisioning Software, Information Technology, Gsuite - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c3da9a79fbac414e ## About the Role Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with enterprise identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, automation, systems integration, and security best practices. They will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, demonstrate the ability to lead complex technical initiatives, and effectively collaborate with campus stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams. This individual will also mentor junior staff, contribute to strategic planning efforts, and drive improvements in identity governance, automation, and service reliability., * IAM (Identity and Access Management) experience (Azure, Entra or similar) * Enterprise Suite administration experience (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for Education) * Active Directory Server administration experience * Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Bash) * Technical project leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience. * Higher education technology experience., Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. ## Description The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for architecting and maintaining modern, cloud-based identity platforms and integrations. This role supports a complex identity ecosystem spanning Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Google Workspace for Education, and numerous connected applications utilizing SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies., * Design, implement, and support enterprise identity and access management solutions including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, Exchange Online, and Google Workspace for Education. * Lead the integration and support of authentication, authorization, and single sign-on technologies for university applications and services. * Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, access governance, and security controls. * Develop automation and process improvements using scripting and modern identity technologies. * Serve as a technical lead on enterprise projects, providing architecture guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and implementation leadership. * Partner with campus stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable identity services., The Identity Services team within Information Technology Services (ITS) provides and supports the foundational identity, authentication, authorization, and access management services used across Iowa State University. The team is responsible for managing the technologies and processes that enable secure access to university systems, applications, and data for students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and guests. Identity Services partners closely with campus stakeholders to deliver modern, secure, and scalable identity solutions that support Iowa State University's teaching, research, extension, and administrative missions. Current initiatives include identity governance, lifecycle automation, cloud identity modernization, access management, and enterprise authentication services. 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