Systems Analyst III - Identity Services

Position Title

Systems Analyst III - Identity Services

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Information Technology Services (ITS) at Iowa State University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Analyst III to join the Identity Services team. This position offers the opportunity to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions that enable the university’s academic, research, and administrative missions.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for architecting and maintaining modern, cloud-based identity platforms and integrations. This role supports a complex identity ecosystem spanning Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Google Workspace for Education, and numerous connected applications utilizing SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with enterprise identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, automation, systems integration, and security best practices. They will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, demonstrate the ability to lead complex technical initiatives, and effectively collaborate with campus stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams. This individual will also mentor junior staff, contribute to strategic planning efforts, and drive improvements in identity governance, automation, and service reliability.

Example of Duties

• Design, implement, and support enterprise identity and access management solutions including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, Exchange Online, and Google Workspace for Education.
• Lead the integration and support of authentication, authorization, and single sign-on technologies for university applications and services.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, access governance, and security controls.
• Develop automation and process improvements using scripting and modern identity technologies.
• Serve as a technical lead on enterprise projects, providing architecture guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and implementation leadership.
• Partner with campus stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable identity services.

Preferred Qualifications

• IAM (Identity and Access Management) experience (Azure, Entra or similar)
• Enterprise Suite administration experience (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for Education)
• Active Directory Server administration experience
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Bash)
• Technical project leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Higher education technology experience.

About Identity Services

The Identity Services team within Information Technology Services (ITS) provides and supports the foundational identity, authentication, authorization, and access management services used across Iowa State University. The team is responsible for managing the technologies and processes that enable secure access to university systems, applications, and data for students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and guests.

Identity Services partners closely with campus stakeholders to deliver modern, secure, and scalable identity solutions that support Iowa State University's teaching, research, extension, and administrative missions. Current initiatives include identity governance, lifecycle automation, cloud identity modernization, access management, and enterprise authentication services.

Department Website: https://www.it.iastate.edu

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS811

Original Posting Date

July 10, 2026

Posting Close Date

July 19, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R19570

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.