Systems Engineer

Details

Open Date 05/20/2026

Requisition Number PRN45137B

Job Title Information Security Engineers

Working Title Systems Engineer

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 00954 - UIT Systems & Security

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 100,000-147,000

Close Date 08/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Information Security Engineer

The University of Utah is seeking a Research Authentication System Administrator to design and manage our IAM ecosystem in a dynamic research environment with HPC clusters, diverse repositories, and specialized applications.

you will work to eliminate “authentication friction” for our university research while continuing a rigorous security posture. You will serve as the primary systems engineer for our Okta/Auth0 tenants, acting as a bridge between complex security systems and the specialized needs of the research community and the University’s IAM services.

About UIT : University Information Technology ( UIT ) , the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference . Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound . Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera , Ballet West , professional sports teams , and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Information Security Engineer

IAM Architecture & Administration: Manage and fine-tune Okta and/or Auth0 environments, including tenant management, policy definition, and advanced API configurations.

Lifecycle Management: Automate user onboarding and offboarding using SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) and implement Just-In-Time ( JIT ) provisioning for project-based access.

Compliance & Audit: Assist with internal and external compliance audits, making sure that authentication logs and access controls meet institutional and federal research standard

Research Integration: Lead the onboarding and configuration of authentication for scientific workflows, assuring secure access to HPC resources and multi-cloud data platforms.

Protocol Expertise: Implement and troubleshoot industry-standard protocols, including SAML , OIDC /OAuth 2.0, LDAP , and RADIUS , to ensure interoperability across platforms.

SSO Strategy: Design and maintain Single Sign-On ( SSO ) integrations, including enterprise connections and self-service portals.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all identity controls align with University Policy 4-004 and meet regulatory requirements including HIPAA and NIST 800-171.

• Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3 support for complex authentication issues, token/claims failures, and identity-related security incidents.

• Architecture & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration standards, and operational runbooks.

Job Code: P34204

Grade: P22

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Information Security Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Automation: Experience with Octa Services, Terraform, Python, or PowerShell for automating IAM workflows.

• Research/ HPC Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux-based research environments and High-Performance Computing.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience working within regulated data frameworks such as HIPAA , GDPR , or NIST 800-171.

• Vaulting Solutions: Experience with BeyondTrust or similar secrets management tools.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at

** report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.