Job Description

Position Number 0706, 0533 Posting Number S3145 State Role Title Information Technology Specialist II Position Type Classified Position Status Full Time FLSA Status Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division Information Technology Department 100211 - IT - Information Systems Pay Band 5 Pay Rate Pay Range Specify Range or Amount $62,000 - $69,000 Is this a JMU Only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information



General Information

James Madison University is accepting applications for a highly motivated, dedicated individual to serve as part of the IT-Information Systems Team supporting the university\xe2\x80\x99s Identity and Access Management applications and operations. This position has the option of in-person, fully remote, or a hybrid of both.

JMU is located in Harrisonburg, VA, which has a vibrant downtown and the nickname of \xe2\x80\x9cThe Friendly City.\xe2\x80\x9d There is easy access to the great outdoors, being located in the central Shenandoah Valley, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah National Park, as well as being close to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future.

JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year including Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!


Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be provided training on the university\xe2\x80\x99s next generation identity and access management system. They will be responsible for full software development life-cycle efforts (analysis, design, configuration, development/integration, testing, implementation and support). Additionally, responsibilities will include support of on-going operations and system maintenance.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in Identity and Access Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in REST API development.
• Demonstrated experience with software development in medium to large complex application environments.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new skills and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills; one who can effectively convey information verbally and in writing.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and work assignments while effectively prioritizing and juggling multiple concurrent projects.
• Highly analytical thinking skills with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving and streamlining complex work processes.
• Innovative problem-solving skills that lead to workable solutions and swift resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of enterprise level directories like LDAP, Active Directory.
• Familiarity with IAM concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of IAM software, such as Okta, Oracle or SailPoint.
• Experience with identity and access management systems outside the Oracle family of products.
• Experience with SAML and Shibboleth.
• Knowledge of enterprise level single sign-on and multi factor authentication solutions.
• Ability to test and debug units, modules, programs, and applications.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise documentation, procedures, reports etc.

Condition(s) of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.


Posting Detail Information



Posting Date
04/12/2023


Beginning Review Date
04/20/2023


Closing Date



Open Until Filled
Yes


Proposed Starting Date
04/04/2023


EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.


Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.


Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability \xe2\x80\x93 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.

The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically

You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.


Minimum Reference(s) Required
3


Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14092


Additional Posting Information