Systems and Identity Services Engineer

Position Summary

The Systems and Identity Services Engineer provides security and identity services related to access, onboarding, and offboarding. S/he will coordinate, plan, and conduct server maintenance, and collaborate with other IT staff and vendors to ensure the security and availability of assigned systems.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Process and track requests for security access and roles within Colleague and related applications; create position security classes and add/modify/remove security access per user requests or job changes
• Develop, maintain, and schedule reports within Colleague and other systems, as needed
• Lead annual user access reviews for designated systems, managing the end-to-end remediation lifecycle for any identified security gaps
• Use existing tools to identify server vulnerabilities/pending updates and apply patches on a scheduled or emergency basis
• Support scheduled maintenance windows and emergency incident response, which may include off-hours or weekend work as required
• Help manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) workflows, analyzing and resolving access issues while identifying trends to improve data security across the College's core systems.
• Help maintain inventories of all server hardware and application software versions across the environment
• Maintain and update firmware on devices such as physical servers, blade servers/chassis, network switches, access points and UPS/PDU equipment
• Coordinate patch management and lifecycle updates, working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure system currency and security.
• Provide backup services related to identity management solutions, including Microsoft Identity Manager, Azure Active Directory, and other systems
• Manage and Configure VMware Virtual Server Environment
• Manage user accounts and profiles in Azure, Active Directory, and other systems including verifying identity and following fraudulent account procedures
• Manage departmental mapped drive access and proactively assist departments to move to OneDrive/Teams
• Periodically review security group membership, and recommend changes and improvements
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation related to all processes inherent in this role
• Assist with any security-related tasks, including virus outbreak containment, quarantine, and removal, as assigned
• Collaborate with others in a professional manner to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of experience with VMware
• 5+ years of work experience in the Information Technology field

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Information Systems or related discipline required
• Experience working with patch management software
• Two years’ experience with the following:
  • Ellucian Colleague position classes and security requirements
  • Security rights provisioning, knowledge of zero-trust security principles
  • Working within a medium to large-sized network environment

Skills and Specifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn technological applications
• Basic SQL, PowerShell, and Programming knowledge
• Ability to grow with the technology and philosophical directions implemented by the College
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to support end users
• Responsible, self-directed
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and direction
• Well-organized and goal-oriented
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing needs, goals, and priorities
• Understanding of and commitment to belonging and inclusion
• Commitment to the College’s mission, vision, values, and goals

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.

Organization

As a leading community college and an integral part of the Illinois system of higher education, McHenry County College (MCC) is dedicated to upholding a policy of open admissions, a comprehensive program of educational offerings, and maintenance of an informal and engaging student-oriented learning environment.

Thrive in a dedicated and innovative team environment. Enjoy a rewarding career with generous benefits. Qualified applicants who are committed to excellence are encouraged to apply.

At a Glance

• provides credit and noncredit educational and training opportunities as well as special events for close to 60,000 participants annually. The college serves the seventh most rapidly growing county in Illinois and offers six associate's degrees and 17 Associate of Applied Science degrees.
• also offers free adult education.
• promotes a wide range of high-quality learning opportunities, enabling students to meet their educational, career and personal goals close to home at an affordable price.