IT Technical Lead, Identity Management

IT Technical Lead, Identity Management

*Date:* Oct 24, 2024

*Location:* Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

*Company:* Corning

Requisition Number: 64188

Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means were always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

*Summary:* Corning Information Security is looking for an experienced professional combining both a highly analytical skillset and a desire for professional growth across Cornings Identity and Access Management solutions. This position will be responsible for a broad range of identity related tasks including platform engineering, supplying technical leadership to Identity projects, driving operational and automation enhancements, and identify reporting improvements among other key activities.

*Responsibilities:*

+ Monitor and evaluate existing security platforms Microsoft Cloud Services, Microsoft Identity Manager, and Privilege Access Management capabilities to ensure compliance with industry best practices and alignment with corporate standards and policies.

+ Research, evaluate, and lead deployment of new capabilities, technical controls, and key operational processes to support IT Security and security governance strategies.

+ Review and maintain security standards and policies in accordance with corporate policy and security standards. (e. g. NIST; ISO/IEC; CMMC)

+ Monitor industry trends pertaining to Identity and Privilege Access Management and determine gaps and areas for improvement. Work directly with security partners and leaders to suggest improvement opportunities and reduce corporate risk.

+ Review existing access management processes and recommend automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.

+ Work with HR teams and responsible operational teams to audit and ensure account provisioning and deactivation user identities is completed as documented in our corporate standards.

+ Assist with the implementation and maintenance of all IAM processes and their lifecycle.

+ Develop and implement reporting and remediation strategies pertaining to identified vulnerabilities and/or misconfigurations identified across the enterprise identity landscape.

+ Participate in cross-collaboration with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Network, Security Operations, and End-User groups to communicate and align to security policies as required.

+ Monitor system logs and work to ensure that all security platforms are integrated with SIEM along with other security team members.

+ Assist in the development of security architecture, policies, standards, and procedures.

+ Support Information Security Staff to measure effectiveness of Managed Service Providers relating to security compliance of all identity solutions and recommend improvement opportunities.

*Education & Experience:*

+ Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical degree required.

+ Minimum of 5 years Information Security experience with tangible delivery of work product related to the design and administration of security technologies with focus on Microsoft Identity.

+ Experience with industry standard SSO technologies and protocols (OAuth, FIDO, SCIM, LDAP, SAML)

+ Experience around Identity and Authentication solutions such as, Microsoft Identity Manager, Active Directory, Entra (Azure) Active Directory, and CyberArk Identity products.

*Required Skills:*

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Services.

+ Strong working knowledge of deployments and integration of IAM solutions within the cloud (Entra).

+ Experience with security regulations and audits ISO/NIST/CMMC

+ Strong command of network technologies and architectures (LAN/WAN/Network/and Data Center among others.

+ Excellent technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems (Microsoft Windows and Linux) and a wide range of security technologies such as Identity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms, Privilege Access Management (PAM) Solutions, and SIEM.

*Desired Skills:*

The selected candidate should have the ability to:

+ function independently,exhibit strong problem-solving skills, skillfully manage time and business priorities, and deliver work at a steady and predictable pace to achieve the commitments and strategy of the Information Security Portfolio.

+ Certifications desired but not limited to: MCSE; CISSP, CISA; Security+ Ability to utilize various programming or scripting languages such as JavaScript, HTML and PowerShell.

+ Demonstrable work experience with deploying role-based access controls (RBAC) and use of Entra access packages.

*Travel:* Minimal as required

*This position does not support immigration sponsorship. *

The range for this position is $106,048. 00 - $145,816. 00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

*?Corning Puts YOU First!*

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

+ Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues contributions.

+ Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

+ Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

+ Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

+ Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin.