DevOps Engineer for Identity & Access Management

About The Job

Classification: 9702DO (IT Pro 2-DevOps Engineering)

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position currently utilizes a predominantly remote work modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.

The University of Minnesota's Office of Information Technology seeks a DevOps Engineer for the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team. Our ideal candidate will have strengths in

CI/CD, secrets management, source control management, build/deploy applications, infrastructure as code, and enterprise production experience using containers (e.g. Docker or Kubernetes). This position requires excellent communication skills, motivation, self-direction, commitment, integrity, ability to multitask, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of system integration tools and techniques.

Why Join Our Team

• Work on mission-critical IAM systems that support teaching, research, and operations across the University.
• Gain hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling in a large, complex enterprise environment.
• Learn from experienced engineers through mentoring, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Contribute to systems that emphasize security, reliability, and automation.
• Enjoy a supportive team culture that values learning, documentation, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support transition from on premise services to cloud based services
• Build, implement and/or maintain automation tools
• Participate in IAM on-call team
• Perform regular operational maintenance (e.g. patching, credential rotation, certificate management)
• Troubleshoot and solve problems across multiple systems/platforms (including across organizational boundaries)
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, ensure quality software delivery, and maintain a stable system in a DevOps environment.
• Please document qualifications on resume
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Delivery systems (Azure Devops, Jenkins or equivalent)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, Ansible or equivalent)
• Experience with Secrets Management (Hashicorp Vault, Azure Key Vault or equivalent)
• Experience with Linux System Administration (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance-heavy environment (e.g. PCI, HIPAA, FERPA).
• Experience with SQL databases (Oracle, MySQL)
• Experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure or AWS)
• Experience with Containerization (Docker or equivalent)
• Experience with Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet or equivalent)
• Experience with integration tools (Boomi, Power Automate or equivalent)
• Experience with shell scripting (sh, bash) and proficient with one other programming language (Python/Ruby/Go/Perl)
• Intermediate Networking experience (Ex. TCP/IP, UDP, Routing, Firewalls, F5 load-balancers)
• Working knowledge of Agile framework
• Understanding of fundamental programming languages
• Experience with version control tools (Git, Artifactory or similar)
• Experience with Identity and Access Management tools (Grouper, Active Directory, LDAP/OUD, Shibboleth, Entra ID)
  
  

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $94,000 - $100,000 annually ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
  
  

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About The U Of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). #ZR