Senior Identity & Access Management Authentication Manager (Remote Opportunity)
Full Time
Smithfield, VA
Posted
Job description
Job Locations: US-VA-Smithfield Your Opportunity:
About Smithfield Foods:
Sr Manager, IAM (Identity and Access Management) Authentication position will lead a team of authentication analysts and engineers to develop the strategy, architecture, and processes for implementing modern authentication technologies and solutions for securing networks, IT assets, applications, cloud, and third-party services. The overall goal of this position is to greatly improve the security posture of Smithfield Foods Inc., while reducing authentication friction and enhancing user experience. Responsible to meet KPIs and KRIs and adapt to changes in the authentication landscape. Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate at multiple levels of the cybersecurity team, IT and business units, the ability to weigh risk against the impact to business operations and proven technical cybersecurity and access management experience for a rapidly growing organization.
Core Responsibilities:
- Regularly meets with the Sr Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) Team to review directory, authentication, federation and single sign-on (SSO) requirements and work programs.
- Works closely with business units, partners, IT infrastructure and application teams to gather and implement directory and authentication requirements to secure access to IT assets, applications, cloud services and third-party services.
- Administers directory and authentication solutions, including but not limited to Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD), Okta, and Centrify.
- Manages multiple AD domains and forests.
- Develops, reviews and maintains a backlog of strategic and tactical AD initiatives to reduce risk, increase usability and operational effectiveness.
- Create and enforce password and authentication policies.
- Writes and reviews Active Directory policies, standards and processes across the company to support business, strategic, security and regulatory needs.
- Leads and provides guidance on authentication projects. Project management includes prioritization of activities, defining objectives, milestones, writing project status reports and ensuring overall successful on-time implementation and deployment.
- Engages with other Infrastructure groups as necessary to support the AD environment.
- Creates and maintains documentation.
- Maintains technical expertise, relevant industry standards and best practices as assigned in authentication technologies such as:
- Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, LDAP, Okta, Kerberos, RADIUS
- Federation, SSO
- SAML, OAuth, OIDC, PKI
- REST, SOAP, SCIM
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Frictionless authentication, Conditional/Adaptive authentication
- Password vaulting and PAM
- Participate in a rotating emergency on-call as well as respond to Critical Incident Response Team activations.
- Work with a diverse team of engineers to work through complex issues and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with other cybersecurity engineers and analysts in the IT and OT organizations to manage security threats and response capabilities.
- Manages vendor relationships.
- Uses a threat-based, intelligence-led approach and collaboration inside and outside the security team to continuously assess existing capabilities and identify future requirements for directory and authentication services.
- Committed to continuous education and being a recognized industry leader in directory and authentication services.
- Serves as a key advisor to the Sr Director of Identity and Access Management.
- Develops and implements directory and authentication services based on modern protocols and technologies for protecting Smithfield’s information and assets.
- Ensures that historic risks are managed, understood, and used in future decisions and maintain flexibility in team to adapt to evolving risk landscapes.
- Participates in IAM team efforts as they relate to the cybersecurity program.
- Coordinates with Human Resources (HR) in onboarding and offboarding workforce activities and establishing authoritative sources for identities.
- Works closely with application teams in implementing MFA, Federation and SSO solutions.
- Advises information/cybersecurity teams, including CISO/CIO/Sr Director of IAM, on industry best practices in directory and authentication services.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in computer science, information technology, business, information security or related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certification preferred.
- Experience in managing Active Directory.
- Deep understanding and ability to implement MFA, Federation and SSO.
- Experience in implementing MFA and SSO with Okta.
- Experience with Active Directory security.
- Experience in using PowerShell and Unix Shell Scripting
- Experience with "defense-in-depth" and “defense-in-breadth” principles and technology.
- Understanding of frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001.
- Self-driven, autonomous and can contribute to the strategy and roadmap of the IAM team.
- Advanced documentation, prioritization, and analytical skills.
- Ability to handle proprietary and sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Proven ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a remote individual contributor.
- Proven ability to solve problems using tools and/or processes.
- Demonstrated flexibility, organization, and self-motivation.
- Experience working in a multinational company with complex integrated environments in Information Technology (IT). Experience in Operations Technology (OT) desired.
- Broad and deep knowledge of business, technology/IT and cybersecurity technologies and approaches.
- Ability to leverage industry best practices and previous experiences while remaining creative and innovative.
- Hands on role working directly with business and technology teams to integrate security into current and new capabilities.
- Strong collaboration and experience working in matrixed environments.
- Ability to exert intellectual, emotional, and political influence as the situation demands and influence without authority.
- Proactive and responsive with strong leadership skills.
- Must be able to operate at the detail level as well as effectively with senior leaders.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work.
- Experience in MS Azure/AWS security and protection technologies.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux internals.
- Experience with PKI, Certificate Management and VPN.
- Familiarity with OWASP TOP 10 vulnerabilities, SANS 25, MITRE and CWEs.
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
- Directs and manages a team including their career and competency development.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
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About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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