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:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being part of the University at Buffalo community.
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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