Position Summary

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Solution Architect will serve as an integral member of the MSU IT Enterprise Services team, which delivers core technology services that support the university’s mission. Enterprise Services provides secure and scalable infrastructure, application hosting, integration platforms, and enterprise-level security solutions to ensure reliable operations across MSU. Within this framework, the Identity Management team focuses on safeguarding digital identities, managing authentication and authorization processes, and enabling secure access to university resources. The IAM Solution Architect collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and implement identity and access solutions that align with organizational goals and maintain consistent oversight of IAM functions throughout the institution.

Key responsibilities include:

- Designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting moderately to highly complex computer systems with emphasis on application security and proactive maintenance.
- Collaborating across teams to determine technology needs and integration solutions for projects of medium to high complexity, including interface design, business functions, and database design.
- Leading project and operations management tasks including documentation, status reports, timelines, and presenting improvement proposals.
- Supporting a culture of continuous improvement through peer review, training, cross-training, and professional development.
- Participating in a 24/7 support rotation for critical system outages.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.

About Michigan State University and MSU IT:
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program, with coursework in an information technology specialization related to the area of employment; and five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed, including experience in system administration, systems integration, and identity & access management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with IAM standards and systems such as SAML, LDAP, Shibboleth, Okta, and SailPoint IdentityIQ.
- Experience with software development and operations best practices, project management, system integration, architecture, and business/technical analysis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume

3 Professional References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends October 21, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.