Job Details

Enterprise Systems Architect & Administrator

Position Number: 6454702
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Enterprise Systems Architect & Administrator

Posting Number: SP004973P
Division/College: University Foundation
Department: Advancement Services
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Information Technology, this position works closely with technical peers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure that systems are secure, scalable and aligned with Foundation priorities. This includes maintaining Foundation Microsoft Entra and M365 tenant and service configurations, administering IAM services and supporting enterprise applications such as CRM Advance, Fundriver Balance, Gravyty, Stripe, Microsoft Fabric and others through configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle planning.
This position plays a key role in sustaining reliable operations while also contributing to longer-term architectural improvements and security posture.

Position Overview:

This position supports the University of Idaho Foundations enterprise systems and identity infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning application administration, tenant governance and identity and access management (IAM). The role serves as both a technical lead and operational administrator, balancing design and strategy with the practical oversight of key systems and integrations.

This position plays a key role in sustaining reliable operations while also contributing to longer-term architectural improvements and security posture.

Duties may include:

Designing and implementing identity, access and tenant governance systems
Administering Microsoft 365 and Azure Services, including Entra ID
Supporting enterprise application lifecycle planning and integrations
Coordinating infrastructure, compliance and support with efforts with internal stakeholders and vendors
Supporting audits, reporting and incident response procedures
Leading or contributing to IT projects involving migrations, upgrades, or architectural refinement
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, standard procedures and user support resources
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Eight years of experience in one or more of these technical areas:
- Identity and access management
- Enterprise systems administration
- System implementation
- System integration
- Application security
Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft identity and cloud technologies (Active Directory, Entra, Microsoft 365, and Azure Services)
Familiarity with system and data integration standards such as REST, SOAP, and ETL processes
Proven track record leading or supporting IT projects involving system transitions, upgrades, or complex integrations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Ability to work non-standard hours in response to system incidents, upgrades, or scheduled maintenance

Additional Preferred:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
Experience supporting technology in higher education or nonprofit environments
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and modern data infrastructure (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses)
Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Azure DevOps)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
University of Idaho work experience

Industry certifications that demonstrate current expertise, such as:

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator
Azure Solutions Architect
CompTIA Security+
CISSP

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.

To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application no later than August 22nd, 2025.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49187

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.