• Sr Staff IT Architect

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    Join 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.

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.