Job location: Hyde Park Campus

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-03-21
Req: JR04467
Please make sure to read the job posting in its entirety as it reflects both the University roles and responsibilities, followed by the specific description.

Department44716 IT Services Voice & Data Net.

About the UnitIT Services is an integral part of the University of Chicago, committed to service delivery and support of the university mission through innovative uses of technology.

Job FamilyInformation Technology

Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing applications, systems architecture, and network infrastructure. Ensures operation and security of all servers and networks. Configures, installs, maintains and upgrades applications and hardware for the organization's infrastructure and for end-user devices.

Career Track and Job Level

Role Impact

Responsibilities

Under general direction, the Lead Systems Programmer provides expert technical expertise, develops standards, guidelines, and processes for application systems. Translates business requirements into well-designed applications while balancing user and business needs, technical competencies, industry developments, and time constraints. Reviews the design and code development of key architectural components. Contributes to decisions on project and infrastructure needs, including the evaluation of server technologies, languages, platforms, and frameworks.  Actively participates in regional and national Identity and Access Management (IAM) communities and organizations as appropriate.  Formulates and defines specifications for complex IAM installations, maintenance, and upgrades. Identifies and analyzes performance and capacity issues. Leads the installation and maintenance of major operating system components, multiple program products, and ancillary system components. Serves as the technical authority on multiple operating system components. Works with users, business analysts and technical staff to resolve problems and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Addresses problems related to systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Diagnoses and repairs system failures. Provides on-call support for problem resolution. Takes an active role in developing departmental policies and procedures, as they relate to the use of programs. Develops user manuals and participates in user demonstrations and focus groups. Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge through a variety of information sources.

Additional Responsibilities:

60%

1) Architect, design and develop IdM technical solutions which meet business needs

2) Evaluate capacity and performance issues

3) Document technical solutions including specifications, models, diagrams and other documentation as requested or required

4) Support production applications and environments 24/7

35%

1) Effectively collaborate with members of the IdM team ensuring quality and delivery of solutions

2) Review and provide feedback on business requirements and proposed technical solutions

3) Participate in regional and national communities to expand and share knowledge unifying efforts to improve IAM

4) Brainstorm with team members to identify alternative solutions

5) Serve as a technical expert for the IdM team

5%

1) Other duties as assigned

Unit-preferred Competencies:

1) Professional and effective written and oral communication skills

2) Ability to use standard software development applications and tools

3) Ability to use analytical and quantitative skills and diagnostic techniques to resolve problems

4) Ability to manage complex technical details

5) Familiarity with project management processes and methodology

6) Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff

7) Ability to effectively converse with, and listen to, all levels of users to understand their environment and the impact of system changes

8) Deep understanding of the cultural requirements on a campus for collegial and participative interactions.

9) Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

10) Confidentiality related to sensitive University matters such as, strategic initiatives, trade secrets, quiet periods, and scientific discoveries yet to be put in the public domain

11) Ability to work on a flexible schedule which will include occasional late night and/or weekend hour

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Education:

1) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in an IT related field required.

Experience:

1) Minimum seven years of programming experience developing, implementing, debugging and maintaining applications utilizing several of the following languages required.

• Java
• SQL

2) Minimum five years of experience working with IAM systems and technologies required.

3) Experience with RDBMS systems such as Oracle or Microsoft SQLServer required.

4) Minimum five years of experience with Linux Operating System required.

5) Experience with Git version control software required.

6) Experience with maintaining a LDAP or Active Directory based enterprise directory required.

7)  Previous experience in Higher Ed preferred.

8) Previous experience working with open source software and collaborating on open source products preferred.

9) Familiarity with NOSQL databases preferred.

10)Previous experience working with single sign on technologies such as Shibboleth preferred.

11)Previous experience working with proxy software  such as EZ Proxy preferred.

12 )Previous experience working with network authentication tools such as RADIUS preferred.

13)Previous experience mentoring junior resources preferred.

14)Previous experience with Internet2’s Grouper product preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

1) Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of software development required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

1) Standard office environment

2) On-call responsibilities

3) Ability to sit for short or extended time periods

4) Ability to extensively use computer

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

NOTE: When applying all documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.

FLSA StatusExempt

Pay FrequencyMonthly

Pay GradeDepends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5

Benefits EligibleYes

Drug Test RequiredNo

Health Screen RequiredNo

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo

Posting Date2019-03-21-07:00

Remove from Posting On or Before2019-09-21-07:00

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