What are the responsibilities and job description for the Identity and Access Management Administrator position at DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
Job Summary
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for the secure administration of digital identities and access controls for Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). This position focuses primarily on Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and ensures that authentication, authorization, and privileged access are implemented in accordance with DTS policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
The IAM Engineer supports DTS’s identity lifecycle processes, enforces least-privilege access, and works closely with IT Operations, Information Security, and Employee Success to protect institutional systems and data while enabling staff, faculty, students, and affiliates to work effectively.
Duties / Responsibilities
Essential Duties
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Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) users, groups, roles, and directory configurations.
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Maintain hybrid identity services, including synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID.
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Configure and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
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Administer Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time privileged access.
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Provision and deprovision user accounts based on approved onboarding and offboarding requests.
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Partner with Employee Success and hiring managers to ensure appropriate access based on job role.
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Conduct access reviews and support audits related to identity and access controls.
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Respond to IAM-related service requests and security incidents.
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Maintain documentation for IAM processes and configurations.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Critical and Essential Skills
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
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Experience with MFA, Conditional Access, and Single Sign-On integrations.
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Understanding of Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and RBAC.
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Knowledge of identity lifecycle management practices.
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Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in identity, access management, or systems administration.
Working Conditions
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Standard office environment. Occasional after-hours work may be required for maintenance, security incidents, or urgent access issues.