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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Analyst - **Company:** PAULDING COUNTY EXTENSION SVC - **Location:** Bradford County, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Software Applications, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, OpenID, Program Design Languages, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Structured Programming, Data Classification - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/506700/pre_apply ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience ## Description EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02., The Application Analyst will be responsible for working on a variety of applications for the University of Georgia. The Application Analyst will design, develop, test, and maintain new and existing applications in support of our central Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. This position will serve as an analyst and developer for the Identity Management team. This position is responsible for taking appropriate security measures to safeguard data and systems, and for continuous improvement and automation in the implemented IAM framework to increase operational efficiencies and enhance UGA's security posture. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Experience with identity and access management tools and systems including One Identity Manager, SQL, Linux and Windows servers, Active Directory, LDAP, and Single Sign-on authentication solutions and protocols, such as multi-factor authentication, CAS, SAML, and OIDC. Experience with task and project management, ability to communicate with clients, and knowledgeable about standard security practices. Physical Demands Normal office environment. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website., I. Formulate strategy and work plans to configure and enhance the Identity Management System and Single Sign on system to meet campus needs regarding assignment, management, and use of campus identifiers including the UGAID, MyID, and others as needed. Capture and translate user requirements, oversee development of use cases and specifications seeking input from functional and technical users. * Consult with clients, technical staff and others on access and integration issues. Provide system design services to clients at both enterprise and client department levels of the organization. * Participate in security discussion and teams to assist in reducing risks surrounding digital identities and access to systems and resource. * Direct, supervise and coordinate efforts of application analysts and programmers in planning, designing, testing, documenting, and installing information systems. * Lead and develop effective working relationships between IT and client community to maintain ongoing awareness of IAM architecture and needs. Recommend technology and propose solutions to meet customer requirements. * Define, develop, and implement applications systems for computing needs that reflect client requests. * Determine detailed program and data requirements. * Design programs from business requirements. * Interact with user and systems management to plan and implement system policies. * Implement best practice design and security * Write program and project specifications for support staff. Review completed project for accuracy and adherence to department standards. Percentage of time 30, II. Identifies and provides solutions to broad, complex, and critical work to address a primary identifier, implementation of access rights, single sign-on initiatives, and other issues. Develops secure solutions, recommend alternatives, and provides risk assessments. * Contribute by analyzing systems requirements, specifications and defining, developing, and implementing applications systems for university needs that reflect client requests. * Implement the UGA alternative identifiers as directed by senior leadership and functional units. * Determine detail program and data requirements. * Review and approve program and project specifications for support staff. * Review projects for accuracy and adherence to department standards. * Direct support of production application system operation as needed. * Adhere to and effectively communicate pre-established guidelines and standards. * Identify program problems (debug/troubleshoot); formulate and implement appropriate corrections. * Develop software solutions to satisfy customer ad hoc requirements. Percentage of time 30, III. Support of production application system operations including software solutions and project management. * Oversee and direct the production support for IAM and single sign-on applications and tools to maintain support of a 24/7/365 operation. * Adhere to and effectively communicate pre-established guidelines and standards. * Identify program problems (debug/troubleshoot); formulate and implement appropriate corrections. * Develop software solutions to satisfy customer and hoc requirements. * Working knowledge of or proven capability to quickly learn structured programming languages(s), database management systems, and other tools to be utilized/supported in the hiring operating unit. * Demonstrate project management skills. * Ability to acquire new technical skills, apply those skills in the development of software solutions, and effectively convey new knowledge to colleagues. Percentage of time 20, IV. Works collaboratively with EITS management, functional users, Identity Management team and project managers to develop and use project management methodology, techniques, tools, and solutions. * Utilizes "best practices" and implementation methodology while designing and implementing solutions for clients. * Develops methods and techniques to improve the process of delivering solutions to clients. * Develops and fosters a collaborative working relationship with clients. Percentage of time 15, V. Coordinate management of information and requirements from/to EITS senior management and immediate supervisor. * Efficiently and effectively maintains the status of projects via software designated by EITS senior management based on pre-established guidelines. * Responds to special requests of EITS/AIS senior management within specified time. * Reports major activities, successes, solutions, and problems to immediate supervisor. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)