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STEPS SSO Engineer Senior
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Lexington, Kentucky
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Temporary Full-Time
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$40 - $45
per Hour
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Information Technology
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September 25th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS SSO Engineer Senior to design and optimize enterprise single sign-on solutions in Lexington. The engineer builds secure, scalable authentication and federation services that support access across university applications and platforms. This temporary, full-time role also mentors junior engineers on modernization efforts.
Highlights
- Architects enterprise single sign-on solutions supporting secure, scalable access across university applications and platforms.
- Troubleshoots advanced authentication, authorization, and federation service issues, providing technical expertise across the SSO environment.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams to align integrations with identity security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Mentors junior engineers on SSO best practices and contributes to automation of identity services.
- Contributes to modernization of SSO services within the ITS Finance, Admin, and Project Management department.
- Pays a rate of $40 to $45 per hour for this full-time temporary position.
- Works standard daytime shifts, primarily performing computer-based work over extended sitting periods.
- Supports university-wide identity security compliance across authentication and access management systems.
STEPS SSO Engineer Senior Full Description
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STEPS SSO Engineer Senior
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | STEPS SSO Engineer Senior
Requisition Number | TE09540
Department Name | 3L100:ITS Finance, Admin & Project Management
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Salary Range | $40-$45
Type of Position | Temporary
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education |
Required Related Experience |
Required License/Registration/Certification |
Physical Requirements | Sitting for extended periods of time. Computer work.
Shift | Days
Job Summary | Responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise single sign-on (SSO) solutions to support secure, scalable, and seamless access across applications and platforms. Provides advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise for authentication, authorization, and federation services. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure integrations align with identity security standards and regulatory requirements. Mentors junior engineers and contributes to automation and modernization of SSO services.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 10/26/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | TE09540
Department Name | 3L100:ITS Finance, Admin & Project Management
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Salary Range | $40-$45
Type of Position | Temporary
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education |
Required Related Experience |
Required License/Registration/Certification |
Physical Requirements | Sitting for extended periods of time. Computer work.
Shift | Days
Job Summary | Responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise single sign-on (SSO) solutions to support secure, scalable, and seamless access across applications and platforms. Provides advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise for authentication, authorization, and federation services. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure integrations align with identity security standards and regulatory requirements. Mentors junior engineers and contributes to automation and modernization of SSO services.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 10/26/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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