IT Platform Engineer, Identity & Access Management Engineer

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UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an IT Platform Engineer, Identity & Access Management Engineer. The role involves installing, upgrading, integrating, optimizing, and providing operational support for central Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems at the university. The engineer collaborates with IAM staff and other units to manage user identities and access, develop and deploy custom solutions, and ensure systems follow established standards while leveraging emerging functionalities.

Highlights

Responsible for installation, upgrades, integration, optimization, and support of central IAM systems for the University of Maryland campus.
Collaborate with IAM staff, Platform Services, and operational units to solve complex IT problems.
Requires knowledge of application development and IAM best practices including account provisioning, authentication, and authorization.
Proficient in object-oriented programming languages like Java or Python and design patterns for scalable applications.
Experience with enterprise identity management systems including SAML, CAS, OIDC, Active Directory/LDAP, and commercial platforms like Fischer Identity.
Knowledge of identity best practices such as Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Zero Trust Least Privilege, MFA, and provisioning/deprovisioning.
Must have a Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science or related field) and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience; experience can substitute for education.
Salary range is $106,720 to $128,065 annually with Regular Exempt benefits.
Position considered essential with potential 24/7 on-call responsibilities during emergencies.
Work involves office environment and occasional time in computer rooms; requires some moving/lifting of server equipment.

IT Platform Engineer, Identity & Access Management Engineer Full Description

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland's Division of Information Technology (DIT).

Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems are critical to getting people access to network and application resources, and to protecting valuable campus resources. The IAM team designs, develops, and integrates systems to ensure that account provisioning, authentication, and authorization meet the high-standards necessary to protect business, academic, and user data. The IAM team also works closely with other Big 10 universities, InCommon, and Internet2 to ensure UMD is following global standards.

As a member of the IAM team, the Identity Management Engineer is responsible for installation, upgrades, integration, optimization, and project/operational support of the central IAM systems supporting the University of Maryland campus.

Working collaboratively with other IAM staff, Platform Services, and other operational units, this role functions as a forward-thinking Engineer and administrator who can also solve complex day-to-day IT problems. This person will need knowledge of application development and support with either work-related or educationally-related experience. This person will need an understanding of managing user identities and user access to system resources based on IAM best practices, as well as design and deploy unique solutions based on application needs. The Engineer is responsible for the ongoing development, deployment, and support of the campus IAM systems, ensuring established standards are followed, verifies that the proper versions of the software infrastructure are being used, as well as ensures that applications take advantage of emerging functionality that increases technical productivity or provides value-added new services.

**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**

**This position may be subject to being on call 24/7 during scheduled time periods.**

Physical Demands: Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods may be spent in computer rooms for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of server equipment.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience implementing and managing enterprise solutions.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of applications support, servers, storage, workstations, middleware, private and public clouds, and the physical facilities that support applications and business processes.

Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.

Ability to follow directions from more senior team members but also able to work independently.
Ability to effectively manage workload and deliver assignments on time.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Bachelor's Degree preferably in computer science or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in enterprise identity management systems.

At least 3 years' experience in any of the following technologies:
-SAML, CAS, or OIDC implementations
-Group management systems (e.g. Active Directory/LDAP)
-Commercial Identity management platforms such as Fischer Identity
-Designing or maintaining permissions and roles for large enterprise applications such as an ERP or CRM

KNOWLEDGE

Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as Java or Python, including a strong understanding of design patterns and best practices for building scalable and maintainable applications.

Knowledge of identity best practices: Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Zero Trust Least Privilege, Provisioning/Deprovisioning, and Removal, MFA.

Additional Information:

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials:

List of Three References

Resume

Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date:

March 18, 2026

Posting Close Date:

April 1, 2026

Open Until Filled:

N//a

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

DIT-EE-Systems & Networking

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$106,720-$128,065

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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