About the role

IAM leader managing authentication technologies for Synchrony. Leading strategy and solutions to enhance security and user experience in enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Lead a team focused on IAM authentication technologies in designing and implementing secure solutions
Own the workforce authentication strategy focused on security and user experience
Communicate and get buy-in on strategy to key stakeholder groups
Advance the SSO, Directory Services, and MFA vision by creating business cases that support product initiatives
Enhance and maintain oversight to Synchrony’s authentication policies, standards, and risk metrics
Maintain technical knowledge of application authentication and authorization architecture
Understand and implement leading authentication and authorization industry trends
Develop and maintain value-driven business relationships through effective needs analysis and program management
Champion authentication services by advising other business and technology teams
Perform Information Security assessments for key business applications
Provide strategic risk guidance for business and technology projects
Identify potential non-compliance issues and drive remediation
Act as subject matter expert on Information Security topics during meetings
Facilitate compliance to defined standards and develop tools to assist compliance
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Risk Management, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 10 years in Information Technology, Risk Management, and/or Information Security
Building, installing, and maintaining security tools and platforms for Information Security
Analyzing log data in order to model cybersecurity threats and discover relevant patterns
Partnering with broader Information Security and operations groups to build tailored solutions for unique problems
Automating team and business processes where possible (through RPA or Python scripts)
Evaluating existing team processes and technologies and applying DevOps principles where possible
Collaborating with technology teams to implement FW rules and Proxy requests for application functionality
Implementing new technologies by building out new Virtual Machines, installing dependencies, application software, etc.
Proactively monitoring platform health and stability
Operating in a Linux or Windows command-line environment to maintain services/applications
Building customized automation workflows or tools using AWS and services.