Principal Cybersecurity Administrator

5 Minutes ago • 8 Years +

Cyber Security

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible to serve as a hands-on technical lead for the Security Access Management (SAM) team and assist management with various strategic and departmental projects. This role leads IAM and PAM projects and recoveries, working closely with the IAM/PAM team and SAM Manager to support security infrastructure. It also involves integrating security measures related to office automation systems, management information systems, voice, data, Local Area Network systems, PCs, peripherals, and associated software/services. A successful candidate will have extensive background in PAM strategy, architecture, and software development/engineering, ensuring appropriate visibility, communication, and governance across key business partners and stakeholders, and coordinating SAM team member activities.

Must Have:

Serve as a hands-on technical lead for the Security Access Management (SAM) team.
Lead IAM and PAM projects and recoveries.
Support security infrastructure and integrate security measures.
Coordinate team member activities and support manager in development of team objectives.
Develop, implement, and support improvement programs for IAM processes and procedures.
Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
Manage user identity lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and account updates.
Provide technical consultation, lead access governance and re-certification campaigns.
Support audit and compliance initiatives by providing documentation and subject-matter expertise.
Respond to audit findings and implement remediation measures.
Help establish and manage departmental SLAs and prepare regular reports on IAM metrics.
Develop and maintain training materials related to identity and access management.
Serve as escalation point for highly complex customer inquiries and support tickets.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, preferably computer science or related.
8 years of experience in identity and access management.

Perks:

Competitive total compensation
Flexible/remote work
Inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture

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Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We're Looking For

A successful candidate will have an extensive background and experience in PAM strategy, architecture and software development/engineering as well as an ability to ensure appropriate visibility, communication, and governance across key business partners and stakeholders. The roll will help with coordinating SAM team member activities.

Some of What You'll Do

Scope of the Role:

Direct Reports: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Act as department lead, helping to coordinate the activities of team members and supporting manager in development of team objectives.
Develop, implement, and support improvement programs to keep the IAM processes and procedures relevant in rapidly advancing technology.
Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
Manage user identity lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and account updates.
Provide technical consultation, lead access governance and re-certification campaigns, and support audit and compliance initiatives by providing documentation and subject-matter expertise.
Respond to audit findings and implement remediation measures.
Help establish and manage departmental SLAs and prepare regular reports on IAM metrics, incidents, and program effectiveness for leadership.
Develop and maintain training materials related to identity and access management.
Support Manager by ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
Serve as escalation point for highly complex customer inquiries and support tickets.

Experience, Education, and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, preferably computer science or related.
8 years of experience in identity and access management.
Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby for automation.
Strong experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID, and REST APIs.
Strong familiarity with OAuth, SAML, FIDO2 and other authentication protocols.
Strong experience with Windows, Linux and Solaris Operating Systems knowledge.
Experience with administration of IGA software with a focus on SailPoint.
Experience with administration of PAM software and knowledge of PAM technologies with a focus on BeyondTrust Password Safe.

Additional Requirements:

Constant improving mindset and ability to identify repetitive processes and automation opportunities.
Advanced knowledge of Security Policies/Practices.
Advanced security application knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of SOX, SSAE16 SOC audit criteria and process.
Advanced knowledge of security controls operation and compliance standards.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of Project Management discipline and process.
Strong ability to use logic concepts.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong organization skills.
Strong leadership skills.

Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.

At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.

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About Us

At Syniverse, we enable seamless connections between the proliferating devices and networks that make the world work. Billions of people and companies depend on us every moment of the day. What does that mean for you? Your career? Your future? Let your imagination roam.

We’re for people ready to do the new thing, the next thing, the next big thing that will change how the world connects. We’re for people who want to make a difference while making their mark. Who seek out problems to solve. Who don’t wait for an invitation. Who plan to do more tomorrow than they did today.

The work you do here, the work we do together with customers, in locations all around the globe, will reach every corner of the earth. There’s no limit to where your ideas, your ambition, your opportunities, will take you. Everything we do amplifies you. www.syniverse.com