Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
The VP, Microsoft Identity Lead Engineer will be a key team member supporting the design, engineering, and roadmap execution for Synchrony's Microsoft Identity Platforms. This is a lead engineering position reporting into the Authentication & Security Services division within the broader IAM and InfoSec organization. Lead engineers will typically support all areas within the function, while also leading a particular subject-matter, product, or service (ie: Active Directory, Entra, etc.), and may operate as an agile product owner. This role will work across organizational boundaries to understand the technology ecosystem and design solutions to drive operational excellence, governance, & oversight of critical enterprise services.
Additionally, this individual will help support and advance the Authentication & Security Services strategy & roadmap for enabling the business.
Our Way of Working
We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead the design, engineering, and deployment of solutions for Microsoft Identity Platforms such as Active Directory and Entra ID.
Develop and execute product roadmaps for Active Directory or Entra ID. Applying technical knowledge, industry expertise, and insights, while working with IAM leadership to define and prioritize features.
Oversee day-to-day management of Active Directory and/or Entra platform configurations required to support new and existing business requirements, application integrations, workloads, regulatory compliance, and all other platform efforts or deliverables.
Maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and deployment plans.
Champion secure-by-design principles, while maintaining strong governance, technical excellence, operational processes, and risk management of the platforms.
Apply specialized knowledge to implement and enhance security, performance, and availability metrics.
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and technical teams, including architects & engineers, product teams, information security, and risk management functions.
Collaborate with various groups and individuals to troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues.
Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to junior team members to continuously improve the technical knowledge and continuous learning culture across the team.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
BS/BA in Computer Science / other technical degree or Business Management and 7 years of IT experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of IT experience
5+ years of experience in planning, designing, building, & managing hybrid enterprise Active Directory & Entra environments.
3+ years of experience working with agile methodologies on a product team
3+ years of experience with DevOps, CI/CD, automation, or scripting in enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and best practices in modern IDP's, directories, and authentication systems.
Experience planning, building, & managing integrations with operational resiliency solutions such as Splunk, NewRelic, and Rubrik for IDP and user directory technology platforms.
Experience with secure architectures, security posture hardening, vulnerability management, and security operations integrations.
Experience working with agile methodologies as a Product Owner and/or Tech Lead on a product team
Experience automating deployments using DevOps & CI/CD best practices
Desired Characteristics:
7+ years of experience engineering mission critical technology and/or security services in a large, highly-regulated enterprise.
5+ years of experience in an information security domain, with specialized subject matter expertise in Identity & Access Management, Infrastructure Security, or similar.
Experience with 3rd party security tools for Active Directory (ie: Quest, CrowdStrike IDP, Semperis, etc.)
Experience with Cloud technologies, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; with an emphasis on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
Experience managing Entra tenants with Office365 services, Azure, Enterprise Applications, and Conditional Access policies.
Strong executive presence, with proven ability to communicate technical strategy and tailor messaging to the appropriate audience.
Ability to drive cross-functional change through effective collaboration and understanding of larger business initiatives.
Ability to think strategically about how Synchrony's Microsoft Identity Platforms will be used to support the organization's overall goals and objectives.
Proven analytical mindset; Ability to identify patterns or correlation within data sets
Critical attention to detail; Ability to coordinate multiple deliverables across multiple teams
Hands-on experience working across various identity functions including Identity Governance & Administration, Authentication / Authorization, Directory Services, Privilege Management, and Secrets Management
Experience designing and building with DevOps, API-driven solutions, and fully automated service delivery capabilities
Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards
Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards
Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures
Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of information technology (IT) risk management policies, requirements, and procedures
Industry recognized certifications such as Microsoft, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GISP, CASP, etc.
Grade/Level: 12
The salary range for this position is 135,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you'll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Job Family Group:
Information Technology