The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

IT Services at the University of Sheffield deliver a full variety of complex IT and technology- enabled services that support education, research, workplace, corporate services, and infrastructure enablers to all our staff and students. The department delivers enterprise-wide products and services in line with strategic aims, across the University, with stakeholders and key partners.

Providing access for over 60,000+ users across students, staff, and external partners, this role is critical in ensuring a seamless experience is developed and maintained for all users.

As an Identity and Access Engineer at the University of Sheffield, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and development of our in-house developed account management system, Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID) authentication systems plus other related technologies (e.g. SSO, DUO MFA, PAM). Your expertise and proven track record in the field will be key in maintaining our high standards and ensuring the security of our digital infrastructure.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Build, support, document and maintain scripts for authentication and/or amendment to accounts
• Maintaining and supporting the account provisioning systems and associated technologies using a variety of technologies such as Perl, Python, .Net and bash
• Developing new features and improvements
• Work in collaboration with a wide range of diverse teams to successfully implement and maintain authentication systems
• Help support, manage and develop our in-house developed account management system, Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), and LDAP and related services
• Conduct regular audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement vital security measures
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, resolving authentication-related issues as appropriate
• Implement processes to allow for better collaborative development of the authentication system for example version control, automated deployment, automated testing
• Develop and maintain application hosting with standard methodology, particularly in relation to security, resilience and performance
• Act as a technical point of contact in areas of expertise with other colleagues and departments
• Keep up to date with new technologies and improve existing skills using all available resources
• As a member of our Professional staff, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Please follow this link for further information: Sheffield Professional Framework
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on  [INSERT DATE HERE]. This will consist of a formal interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing [INSERT DATE HERE]. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact it-services-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways and Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • access to menopause support in the workplace
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.