Cloud Identity Management Administrator

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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION-Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

Content Area or Department Brief Description:

WestEd's Information Technology Department is actively recruiting for a Cloud Identity Management Administrator. Our technology department is supporting a growing organization and focusing on a variety of infrastructure improvements. This role requires knowledge in Single Sign-On integrations, Entra ID, Active Directory, GPO, PowerShell scripting, REST APIs, Microsoft O365 administration, Azure, IAM, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Microsoft Entra ID administration.
• Working with internal stakeholders across numerous technical functions to develop and update technical roadmaps for IAM solutions.
• Operating as the senior subject matter expert for the IAM project.
• Administer and maintain Active Directory.
• Create and maintain GPO groups.
• Security principals using tools such as Sentinel, and Defender.

Qualifications:

• The role requires knowledge in Single Sign-On integrations, Entra ID, Active Directory, GPO, Sentinel, Defender, Microsoft O365 administration, Azure, IAM, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.
• Entra ID administration responsible for identification, validation access, permissions, encryption connection channels, and monitors for compromise.
• Working with internal stakeholders across numerous technical functions to develop and update technical roadmaps for IAM solutions.
• Operating as the senior subject matter expert for the Entra ID and IAM project.
• Certified CISSP preferred.
• 3 years experience with Identity & Access Management and a minumum of 8+ years of IT progressive solutions experience.

We are looking for a highly qualified Cloud Identity Management Administrator to assist us in current Microsoft O365 offerings, Entra ID operations and provide guidance and assistance in implementing, operating, and maintaining a future enterprise-wide IAM solution. The role requires knowledge in Single Sign-On integrations, Entra ID, Active Directory, GPO, PowerShell scripting, REST APIs, Microsoft O365 administration, Azure, IAM, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position, WestEd level (11), is $104,600 to $163,500, but WestEd does not typically hire at or near the top of the salary range. The typical hiring range for this role is $104,600 to $130,800. The actual offer considers multiple factors, including but not limited to education, experience, internal equity, and other organizational needs.

In addition to the base salary, benefits include:

* 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment
* Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
* All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date
* PTO: 3 weeks' vacation (increases to 4 weeks beginning the 4th year of employment), paid holidays, and 12 days paid sick leave per year
* Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary
* Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
* Professional development opportunities & mentorship program
For more details about our benefits, go to: https://www.wested.org/work-at-wested/#benefits

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