| Location | West Lafayette, IN |
Req Id: 43980
Job Title: Associate, Identity Security Analyst
City: REMOTE
Job Description:
Job Summary
Purdue IT | Remote
The Associate Identity Engineer is an entry level professional contributor working under immediate supervision who plays a key operational and technical role in supporting and assisting in the design, development, testing, maintenance, and implementation of Purdue University's enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) software infrastructure. Working within Purdue IT, this role focuses on standardizing user lifecycle processes-including account provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and directory integrations-across university platforms.
This position assists with day-to-day identity operations, directory services maintenance, and initial troubleshooting of authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and access protocol issues. The Associate Engineer collaborates closely with senior IAM engineers, system administrators, and security teams to support and assist with ongoing domain integrations, access management transitions and design, and directory governance to ensure secure, seamless access for students, faculty, and staff.
Our department is embarking on an exciting initiative to implement a new identity management system that will modernize how we manage identities, access, authentication, and security across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to join the team during a significant period of transformation and play a key role in supporting a next-generation identity management environment. The position will provide opportunities to work with modern technologies, develop new technical skills, improve automation and processes, and help shape the future of identity and access management for the organization.
What Were Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree required: Computer Technology, Computer Science, Computer Programming or related IT field preferred
In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (associate's degree + 4 years of experience; HS/HSE + 6 years of experience)
One (1) year software design and development experience with emphasis on user-oriented software development involving software engineering skills for middleware software applications
Programming experience using Java/other languages, using scripting languages such as Python or Perl, with databases or web applications
Experience with operating in Unix/Linux environments
Preferred:
Skills Required:
Demonstrated skills in software architecture design, object-oriented design and development, automated build systems, regression testing techniques, and other standard identity engineering practices
Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of common software development methodologies
Ability to:
diagnose complex problems and design and develop solutions
multi-task on a variety of identity engineering activities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
Exceptional conceptual and analytical problem-solving abilities
Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Preferred:
Additional Information:
Career Stream
Professional 1
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The anticipated annual salary for this position is $54,320 annually commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
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Posting Start Date: 9/11/26