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Senior IAM System Administrator and Engineer

University of California - Riverside
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
The Senior IAM System Administrator and Engineer is a technical leader responsible for the design, development, and hands-on implementation of complex identity and access management (IAM) solutions, aiming for a 70/30 split between implementation/operations and design/strategy. The IAM solutions include identity governance and administration and identity management federation operations; single sign-on, access management, multi-factor authentication, and other systems and services within Identity & Access Management service offering. The incumbent functions with a high degree of autonomy, focusing on hands-on delivery, collaboration with stakeholders, business analysts, and vendors on implementations, and working with vendors and campus partners on integration with service providers while contributing to strategic direction, mentorship, architecture, and design of complex systems. This role may lead teams, projects, and guide the work of other staff as needed to complete projects or operational assignments and is expected to apply skills and effectively select methods and techniques to obtain solutions as a seasoned, experienced IT professional with a full understanding of current practices and relevant policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.

This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST).

This position is funded on soft funds. Information Technology Solutions has funding for two (2) years for this position. Should funding become available in the future, this position could be extended.

The full salary range for the IAM System Administrator and Engineer is $108,262.80 to $206,106.48 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is UP TO $157,184.64 annually. UCR bases salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Salary : $108,263 - $206,106

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