Provisioning Specialist

About the role

The Information Technology Department provides technology tools and support to all employees of Alerus. As part of the IT Enterprise team, the Provisioning Specialist is responsible for provisioning users with the appropriate level of access to company software applications, systems, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user credentials for applicable company software applications and systems.
• Provision, modify, and remove user access in accordance with approved requests, established procedures, and employment status changes.
• Document provisioning processes, access requirements, and application-specific procedures to support consistency and audit readiness.
• Perform access termination activities upon notice of employment termination or role change.
• Conduct routine reviews of user permissions, provisioning policies, and related procedures to validate adherence to standards.
• Absorb and troubleshoot access-related issues and support internal users and support teams.
• Provision computers with required software and validate that standard software images remain current.
• Assist with hardware provisioning for new employees and role changes.
• Support user acceptance testing for system enhancements, new product releases, and access-related changes as needed.
• Thorough documentation of user provisioning process for all applications and systems.
• Administer duties related to termination of company system access upon notice of employment termination.
• Perform routine audits on user permissions, provisioning policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to said policies and procedures are met regarding new user provisioning and de-provisioning.
• Absorb and assist support team with access related issues reported by internal users.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year IT or technical degree in system administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, required.

Strong technical knowledge of server operating systems, file share permissions, NTFS permissions, and user access rights.

Two or more years of experience performing server administration or user provisioning functions in a LAN/WAN environment preferred.

Experience performing access management and account provisioning duties in production and development technology environments preferred.

Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility with schedule as needed for system maintenance or business support needs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented work style.

High level of self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability to determine appropriate actions, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Familiarity with technology and access management best practices.

Qualifications

Completion of a four-year IT or technical degree in system administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, required.

Strong technical knowledge of server operating systems, file share permissions, NTFS permissions, and user access rights.

Two or more years of experience performing server administration or user provisioning functions in a LAN/WAN environment preferred.

Experience performing access management and account provisioning duties in production and development technology environments preferred.

Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility with schedule as needed for system maintenance or business support needs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented work style.

High level of self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability to determine appropriate actions, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Familiarity with technology and access management best practices.

Skills

Completion of a four-year IT or technical degree in system administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, required.

Strong technical knowledge of server operating systems, file share permissions, NTFS permissions, and user access rights.

Two or more years of experience performing server administration or user provisioning functions in a LAN/WAN environment preferred.

Experience performing access management and account provisioning duties in production and development technology environments preferred.

Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility with schedule as needed for system maintenance or business support needs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented work style.

High level of self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability to determine appropriate actions, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Familiarity with technology and access management best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings.

Broadly generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave.

Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities.

Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services.

Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.

Pay

Base Pay Range $25 - $30 per hour

Schedule

Work is typically performed in an office setting or remote work environment. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and use standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift or move equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.