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Position Summary
The Identity & Access Engineer will own PCI Pharma's identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure, serving 6,500+ users across 16 global sites. This critical role addresses the current decentralized IAM risk by implementing centralized identity governance, Zero Trust access controls, and automated lifecycle management. The position is foundational to the organization's security posture and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement enterprise IAM strategy aligned with Zero Trust architecture principles
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including conditional access policies, MFA enforcement, and identity protection
- Administer Active Directory across global domain including GPO management, OU structure, and replication monitoring
- Implement identity governance including access reviews, certification campaigns, and segregation of duties controls
- Automate user lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver) through integration with HR systems
- Design and implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions for administrative accounts
- Develop role-based access control (RBAC) models aligned with job functions and least privilege principles
- Configure single sign-on (SSO) and federation for enterprise applications
- Implement identity monitoring and anomaly detection for compromised credential identification
- Support audit and compliance requirements including SOX, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11 identity controls
- Create documentation including identity architecture diagrams, procedures, and runbooks
- Coordinate with SECURE team on identity-related incident response and threat mitigation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in identity and access management
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory
- Experience implementing conditional access policies and MFA solutions
- Strong understanding of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos)
- Experience with identity governance and access certification processes
- Knowledge of Privileged Access Management concepts and tools
- PowerShell scripting proficiency for identity automation
- Understanding of Zero Trust security principles
- Experience in regulated industries with audit requirements
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- Experience with identity governance platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, or similar)
- Pharmaceutical industry experience with GxP compliance knowledge
- Experience with PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar)
- Knowledge of SCIM provisioning and HR system integration
- SC-300 or AZ-500 Azure certification
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) • Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS) • Conditional Access and MFA • PowerShell for identity management • Group Policy Objects (GPO) • SAML / OAuth / OIDC protocols • Microsoft 365 identity features • ServiceNow identity integration
Key Performance Indicators- MFA adoption rate (target: 100% of users)
- Access review completion rate (target: 100% within SLA)
- Orphaned account remediation (target: <1% of total accounts)
- Privileged account inventory accuracy (target: 100%)
- Identity-related security incidents (target: 50% reduction YoY)
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PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
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What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
