Identity And Access Management Lead

Overview

The City of Saint Paul’s Office of Technology and Communication is hiring an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Team Lead
, providing a unique opportunity to lead a high‑impact, security focused team. The lead position will oversee policies, infrastructure, cross‑team collaboration, and ensure secure, reliable access to technology resources. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to safeguard systems, support business needs, and drive IT modernization.

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop the IAM team through clear role definition, regular check‑ins, coaching, and strategic planning, while advising leadership on identity security risks and best practices.
• Identity & Access Management: Oversee IAM policies, tools, and processes (e.g., SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, identity governance), ensuring compliance, stability, and secure system performance.
• Infrastructure Support & Enhancement: Manage and maintain IAM infrastructure (cloud, servers, Active Directory, DNS, certificates, directories), applying patches, troubleshooting issues, and integrating with workflows and Service Now.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with IT, Security, HR, and business units to align IAM practices with organizational needs, while communicating progress, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Incident Response: Investigate access‑related incidents, conduct audits and risk assessments, and implement preventive measures in partnership with Security and Risk teams.
• Vendor & Change Management: Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service levels, while overseeing infrastructure changes to minimize disruption and support user training and transitions.
• For more information and essential functions, see the IS Information/Technical Analyst V‑Job Description.

This position is located in downtown Saint Paul at 25 West 4th Street, 600 City Hall Annex Building. It is a full‑time role offering a flexible schedule with hybrid and remote work options (2 days per week in office). The incumbent will be on call, evenings and weekends, approximately one week per month.

• Competitive wages
• Health insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package, secure pension plan, performance pay incentives
• Opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the community

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply, as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Technology, or a related field and six (6) years of work experience related to the vacancy.
• OR a vacancy‑related technical school certificate and eight (8) years of work experience related to the vacancy.
• Note:
  
  A combination of education and experience to equal 10 years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
• Will require a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License, or an equivalent out‑of‑state driver’s license.

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

• Upload the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
• A resume – please ensure your vacancy‑related experience is documented.

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Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level