Lead Security Architect at Synchrony focusing on Zero Trust networking across various environments. Partnering with teams to design and implement secure connectivity and policies.
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Hybrid Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 14 hours ago
About the role
- Cybersecurity Engineer Principal at GDIT leads enterprise initiatives for improving identity and access security. Collaborates with leadership to architect modern IAM solutions per Zero Trust Principles.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leadership, cloud architects, and engineering teams to design secure identity and access controls across hybrid environments — balancing innovation, resilience, and compliance
- Design, implement, and manage Okta Identity Cloud integrations supporting hybrid identity models.
- Define and enforce least privilege, role-based access control (RBAC), and just-in-time access across enterprise systems.
- Drive automation for identity lifecycle management using Okta Workflows, PowerShell, and API-based orchestration.
- Ensure automated compliance reporting, security controls, and governance dashboards meet audit requirements.
- Drive Active Directory retirement initiatives, migrating to modern cloud-native identity platforms.
- Oversee complex federated authentication scenarios, API integrations, and custom applications.
- Support the design and deployment of Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls using modern cloud-based solutions.
- Implement passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication using FIDO2, Okta FastPass, Windows Hello for Business, and M365 Conditional Access policies.
- Define and execute Zero Trust roadmap milestones across identity, network, and endpoint domains.
- Ensure alignment with CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and SOX requirements. Conduct periodic reviews of access controls, entitlements, and privileged accounts to maintain compliance.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 4+ years of additional experience will be required.
- Required Experience: 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, identity and access management, and cloud security operations
- Required Technical Skills: Identity Access Management (IAM), Okta Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, Okta Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- Security Clearance Level: None
- Required Skills and Abilities: Automation (Okta Workflows, PowerShell,) Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID
- Preferred Skills: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Okta Certified Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar industry certifications
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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