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General Position Summary:Responsible for the creation, implementation, maintenance, performance, production support and documentation of various departmental and enterprise-wide application systems. This includes but is not limited to the installation, modification, and testing of new and/or upgraded applications (packages or home grown), operating systems, file structures, hardware, communication devices, and productivity tools. Applies analysis techniques and procedures to gather and then translate business requirements into functional/technical specifications and designs. Using functional specifications and designs, produces all or part of the deliverables. Maintains databases and application system code.IT@JH Enterprise Directory and Messaging team is looking for assistance with our identity and access management environment (IAM), Office 365 and Azure. IAM is responsible for the provisioning and deprovisioning of faculty, staff and student user accounts, email and dynamic groups used to provide access to numerous applications.Job Scope/Complexity:Responsible for full life cycle of medium to large sized complex projects; strong technical skills; strong ability to understand complex business processes. Develops solutions based on extensive technical knowledge, skills and experience; influences client towards innovative/integrated solutions.Job Responsibilities:The position will be responsible for communicating with systems of record (SOR) owners, departments and applications owners. Candidate will assist designing, developing, debugging and supporting complex MS SQL procedures, data integration interfaces and processes. It is highly preferred that the candidate has experienced creating, maintaining and supporting SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).The candidate will take direction from the Team Lead while working with a great deal of independence.The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position. Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility.ANALYSIS AND REQUIREMENTS GATHERING
Define complex business/clinical/education problems by meeting with clients to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes. Provide written documentation of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues.
Gather complex system requirements by meeting with clients and researching existing technology to understand the business requirements and possible solutions for new applications.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Develop detailed tasks and project plans by analyzing project scope and milestones for complex projects in order to ensure product is delivered in a timely fashion according to software lifecycle standards.
Write functional/technical specifications from the complex system requirements, putting them into functional and technical descriptions for use by programmers and business analysts to develop technical solutions.
Develop/change data input, files/database structures, data transformation, algorithms, and data output by using appropriate computer language/tools to provide technical solutions for complex application development tasks.
Document code and associated processes by adhering to development methodologies, adding code comments and appropriate documentation to various knowledge-base system(s) to simplify code maintenance and to improve support.
Provide monitoring and guidance in application design and development to more junior staff.
Provide thought leadership in designing and developing innovative integrated solutions.
TESTING AND DOCUMENTATION
Create and document complex test scenarios using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify application functionality.
Test all changes by using the appropriate complex test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handling in a meaningful way.
Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end-user references.
Mentor junior staff in testing tools and technologies by reviewing their work.
IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE
Implement changes by adhering to the change management policies and procedures for any given project to communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
Monitor changes and resolve complex problems by responding as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully in order to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution.
Provide support by investigating and resolving issues, including complex issues to ensure prompt, effective service.
Describe the specific devices, software, projects for which the position is responsible:
Identity and Access Management Systems for Johns Hopkins.
This includes but is not limited to Microsoft SQL, SQL Procedures, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and Azure AD Connect.
Describe scale/size of area, project and/or system supported:
The position is responsible for managing JHED identities (approximately 180K) provided by over a dozen systems of record.
The identities are managed within MS SQL and synchronized to Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and MS SQL.
The JHED ID is the core credential used to access desktop and web applications for Johns Hopkins faculty, staff and students.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
Additional experience may be substituted for education.
Required Experience:
Five years of related work experience with computer systems and applications.
Additional education may substitute for experience.
Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits or 18 graduate degree credits = 1 year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college coursework may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Preferred Job Qualifications:Prefer candidates experienced with Microsoft SQL, PowerShell coding and execution, Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM).Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA’s):
Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
Ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues.
Writes and communicates clearly and concisely.
Possesses sound documentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must demonstrate exemplary customer service skills
Special (KSA's):Candidate must have knowledge of MS SQL procedures, data integration interfaces and processes. It is highly preferred that candidate have experience creating, maintaining and supporting SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Although not required, prefer candidate with knowledge of Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and Azure AD Connect.Classified Title: Software EngineerRole/Level/Range: ATP/04/PEStarting Salary Range: Commensurate with ExperienceEmployee group: Full TimeSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pmExempt Status: ExemptLocation: 02-MD:Mount Washington CampusDepartment name: 10003718-IT@JH Enterprise Directory and MessagingPersonnel area: University AdministrationThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.Equal Opportunity EmployerNote: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.EEO is the LawLearn more:https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfImportant legal informationhttp://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfmEqual Opportunity Employer:Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
