Sr Staff IT Architect

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.