Assistant Director, Identity & Access Management
Position Information
Position Title: Assistant Director, Identity & Access
Management
Department: Identity Access Management
Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9764649"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63850
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
UBIT is seeking to hire an
Assistant Director for Identity
and Access Management (IAM.) This role is critical to
strengthening the university's cybersecurity posture and future
strategic goals. The role will provide centralized oversight of
identity lifecycle processes, enforce access controls, and ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements thereby reducing risk to
institutional systems and data. This is a campus-based position
with the possibility of hybrid work.
In this position you will:
- Manage and administer core and integrated identity
platforms
- Provide governance and oversight to identity frameworks,
policies, and systems
- Supervise and direct the IAM analysts and engineers
- Interface with the Information Security, Research IT, and other
UBIT teams as part of portfolio services, and to ensure proper
compliance and continuity of service
Manage related vendor relationships where applicable
Additional Information: It is a great time to join
UB Information Technology (UBIT)! Our staff are
highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge
training and technical resources at their disposal. For more
information about UBIT visit our
website.
All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur
in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays,
or varied hours may be required.
Learn More:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes
all to apply including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or
related field with 5 years of experience in IAM or related security
domains or master's degree with 3 years of
experience in IAM or related security domains ; Equivalent
combination of education and experience may be considered
- Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle, authentication
protocols, and access governance
- Leadership experience managing technical teams
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by
their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that
it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work
authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education IT environments
- Familiarity with privacy regulations and risk management
frameworks
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Joe Grupp
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Chief Information Security Officer
Contact's Email: jgrupp@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4767
Posting Dates
Posted: 08/14/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 09/10/2026
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