IDM Analyst/Developer
Application Development
Job # 560464
Close Date: September 7th, 2026
At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.
Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.
Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.
Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly Humboldt is part of one of the nation’s largest and most impactful public university systems, where education, innovation, and service create meaningful change for California and beyond. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future at Cal Poly Humboldt.
(Job #560464) Software Developer II or III, IDM Analyst/Developer
Compensation
Software Developer II
CSU Classification Range: $6,492 – $9,458 (Step 1- Step 20)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,492- $6,890 (Step 1 – Step 4)
Software Developer III
CSU Classification Range: $7,284 - $10,611 (Step 1 – Step 20),
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,284 - $7,578 (Step 1-3).
Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Application Development Department.
This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.
Position Summary:
As a member of the Identity Management (IDM) team in Information Technology Services, the incumbent applies professional software development knowledge to design, develop, test, maintain, and support campus identity lifecycle services, directory platforms, and related system integrations.
Primary responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing the campus identity management platform (Fischer), enterprise directories such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, and downstream systems provisioned through IDM processes, including Google Workspace. The position develops and modifies workflows, scripts, database-driven processes, and integrations that support identity provisioning, de-provisioning, synchronization, authentication, and access management services, including SAML-based single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
The incumbent works independently on day-to-day assignments, collaborates with the IDM team, ITS, and campus partners to understand business needs and defined requirements, troubleshoots moderately complex system and integration issues, and implements operational changes in alignment with campus procedures, security practices, system stability needs, and compliance requirements. The incumbent is also expected to demonstrate a commitment to the ITS Vision Statement by providing high-quality services to students, faculty, and staff; maintaining quality and integrity in client service; following best practices in higher education; and demonstrating collaboration, technological sophistication, and multicultural and global perspectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Identity & Directory Management – 40%
Software Developer II
- Maintain, configure, and improve identity management-related systems, including Fischer and connected directory platforms.
- Support and troubleshoot identity and directory services across Active Directory, OpenLDAP, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and related systems.
- Support identity management processes that provide identity and access information to authentication and access management services, including CAS, SAML-based single sign-on, Microsoft Entra ID, and multi-factor authentication services.
- Analyze and resolve identity and directory service incidents, service requests, workflow errors, synchronization issues, and access-related problems across multiple systems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve identity provisioning and de-provisioning workflows to support accurate and timely account lifecycle management.
- Monitor identity synchronization processes, resolve data and group membership discrepancies, and ensure accurate account and entitlement information.
- Document system configurations, operational procedures, recurring issues, and resolutions to support continuity of service and knowledge sharing.
Software Developer III
All the above plus:
- Develop, recommend, and implement password, account, access, and directory policies in alignment with institutional standards, security practices, compliance requirements, and operational needs.
- Independently analyze and resolve complex identity and directory service issues spanning multiple systems, integrations, and account lifecycle processes; implement solutions that improve service reliability, security, and operational effectiveness.
Programming and Data Integration – 35%
Software Developer II
- Design, develop, test, document, and maintain PL/SQL and related database-driven processes that support identity lifecycle operations.
- Develop and modify workflows, scripts, connectors, interfaces, and automation processes to support identity provisioning, de-provisioning, synchronization,reporting, and audit needs.
- Design and maintain database structures, queries, and procedures that support identity management applications, integrations, and data integrity.
- Modify existing workflows, integrations, and connectors to accommodate changing business requirements and improve reliability, security, and efficiency.
- Debug and update code to resolve workflow, data, and integration issues.
- Follow ITS change management procedures.
- Contribute to automation of routine identity management tasks, including account cleanup, auditing, reporting, and other recurring operational processes
Software Developer III
All the above plus:
- Analyze complex requirements and design improvements to identity management workflows, integrations, database logic, and automation processes.
- Independently diagnose and resolve complex code, workflow, data, and integration issues; develop durable solutions, test plans, validation procedures, implementation plans, and change documentation
Analysis, Collaboration, Testing & Documentation – 20%
Software Developer II
- Collaborate with ITS teams and campus partners to gather requirements, understand business needs, evaluate desired functionality, and identify appropriate technical solutions.
- Evaluate existing and proposed identity management processes, integrations, and system changes;develop technical specifications, workflow documentation, and implementation notes.
- Provide technical programming support and guidance to ITS staff and campus partners regarding assigned systems and IDM-related processes.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and process documentation.
Software Developer III
All the above plus:
- Lead analysis of complex or cross-functional IDM initiatives, translating institutional, technical, security, and operational requirements into solution recommendations, implementation approaches, and testing strategies.
- Provide technical consultation and recommendations on IDM architecture, integrations, workflows, and access lifecycle processes; identify opportunities to improve system reliability, maintainability, security, and operational effectiveness.
Other Duties As Assigned 5%
Software Developer II & III
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
Software Developer II
As listed in Classification Standards:
- Working knowledge of software development principles, concepts, frameworks, tools, and methodologies (including designing workflows, diagrams, and schematics).
- Ability to write code, analyze requirements, and troubleshoot software application issues.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate user and business needs and design, develop, and implement solutions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences and collaborate with users and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to build productive relationships.
As related to the major responsibilities for this position:
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population
- Working knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL or another procedural SQL language, such as T-SQL or PL/pgSQL.
- Working knowledge of relational database structures, including schema design, queries, stored procedures, and data integrity concepts.
- Knowledge of enterprise directory services such as Active Directory, OpenLDAP, Entra ID, Google Workspace, or comparable platforms.
- Knowledge of data integration methods, connectors, interfaces, scripting, and automation techniques used to support identity lifecycle processes.
- Ability to develop, troubleshoot, test, and maintain workflows, scripts, connectors, and database-driven processes.
- Ability to analyze identity provisioning, de-provisioning, synchronization, authentication, and access-related issues across multiple systems.
- Ability to assess how technical changes impact business processes, data integrity, system stability, security, and compliance.
- Knowledge of security practices, data privacy requirements, and compliance expectations, including FERPA and other applicable regulatory standards.
Software Developer III
All of the above plus:
As Listed in Classification Standards:
- Thorough and advanced knowledge of software application development life cycle and structured systems development concepts.
- Demonstrated competence in independently applying advanced judgment to resolve difficult and complex software development problems and issues.
- Advanced analytical skills to understand problems from a broad perspective and develop strategic software development solutions.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical knowledge and procedures and persuade stakeholders and management regarding software development.
As Related to the major responsibilities for this position:
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population
- Advanced knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL or another procedural SQL language, such as T-SQL or PL/pgSQL.
- Advanced knowledge of relational database structures, including schema design, stored procedures, data flows, data integrity, and performance considerations.
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise directory services, authentication workflows, identity lifecycle management, and access management concepts.
- Advanced knowledge of data integration methods, connectors, interfaces, scripting, and automation techniques used to support identity lifecycle processes.
- Advanced ability to design, troubleshoot, optimize, and improve workflows, integrations, connectors, database-driven processes, and automation supporting enterprise identity services.
- Ability to analyze complex identity provisioning, de-provisioning, synchronization, authentication, and access-related issues across multiple enterprise systems.
- Ability to evaluate technical impacts, dependencies, risks, and implementation approaches for IDM-related software changes.
- Advanced knowledge of security practices, data privacy requirements, and compliance expectations, including FERPA and other applicable regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Software Developer II
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Software Developer III
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Software Developer II
- Experience with Oracle packages such as UTL_HTTP, DBMS_LDAP, or comparable database utilities.
- Experience with Oracle Application Express (APEX) development.
- Familiarity with SSO integrations such as CAS, SAML, and OAuth2.
- Experience working in higher education or large enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID identity management features.
- Familiarity with Evolveum Midpoint identity management features.
- Familiarity with Fischer Identity software.
Software Developer III
- Advanced experience with Oracle packages such as UTL_HTTP, DBMS_LDAP, or comparable database utilities.
- Experience with Oracle Application Express (APEX) development.
- Experience with SSO integrations such as CAS, SAML, OAuth2, and related authentication technologies.
- Experience working in higher education or large enterprise environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID identity management features.
- Experience with Evolveum Midpoint identity management features.
- Experience with Fischer Identity software.
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the button:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three Supervisor references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on September 7th, 2026.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to [email protected] or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to [email protected].
Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the Cal Poly Humboldt provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Humboldt complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly Humboldt is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Humboldt, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
Class Code: [0472]
Publication Date: [ 08/24/2026 ]
