Sr Staff IT Architect, Identity & Access Management

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Pittsburgh, PA
In-Office
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role

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.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees

What We Do

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Why Work With Us

You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.

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