Sr Staff IT Architect, Identity & Access Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions OfficeJob DescriptionJoin Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Senior Staff IT Architect of the Identity Access Management team and lead the charge in crafting a world-class security infrastructure! This outstanding opportunity will empower you to provide strategic direction and leadership in our enterprise hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID environments. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, subject matter experts, and partners to drive our ambitious IAM strategy forward.Responsibilities:Oversee the design, implementation, and regulation of enterprise security and directory services, covering Privileged Access Management (PAM), access and authentication protocols, and establishing security policies, standards, and guidelines. * Coordinate and lead directory infrastructure and services, including Active Directory, LDAP, federation servers, and more.
  • Drive the IAM password-less and multi-factor authentication strategy.
  • Ensure service availability as a top priority, minimizing potential downtime of key IAM services.
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity and other teams to uphold an effective IAM program aligned with industry standards.
  • Ensure IAM solutions meet business security and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead engineering efforts for IAM services, solutions, and integrations across all enterprise platforms.
  • Engage with vendors, products, and technologies related to IAM services.
  • Work collaboratively with product engineering, data security, network operations, and business operations teams to develop and maintain efficient programs.
  • Lead a diverse team to accomplish common goals and ensure IAM services align with emerging business needs.
  • Communicate and demonstrate the value of IAM and Directory Services to collaborators across all levels of the business.
Preferred background:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of proven experience in technology management, focusing on IAM, PAM, and directory services.
  • Proven hands-on experience implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to improve identity security and access control.
  • Technical proficiency with Active Directory, SSO, IAM tools, and security technologies.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based IAM technologies such as AWS IAM and Azure AD is preferred.
  • Experience in implementing large-scale multi-factor authentication solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of IAM trends, industry standards, and current trends.
  • Outstanding customer service skills with a proven track record to handle fast-paced situations calmly.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to work through issues to successful resolution with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate technical problems into clear explanations for non-technical users.

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