Sr IAM Platform Engineer

1 Hour ago • 5 Years +

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Job Description

The Sr. IAM Platform Engineer at Disney will actively participate in the company's IAM Transformation program, collaborating with engineering teams on custom solutions. Responsibilities include developing automation scripts, recommending and implementing vendor-based IAM products (Okta, Active Directory, Ping, SailPoint, BeyondTrust), managing project initiatives for IAM service integration, defining platform engineering processes, and ensuring alignment with Enterprise Technology strategies. The role requires close collaboration with architects, service owners, and vendors, demanding strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication across all levels. This position focuses on enhancing Disney's IAM ecosystem used by cast members, employees, and partners.
Must have:
  • 5+ years IAM experience
  • Large-scale IAM solution implementation
  • Okta experience at scale
  • Identity Federation & IAM Data Integration
  • SAML, SCIM, OAuth2, OIDC knowledge
  • Automation & scripting skills (Python, PowerShell etc.)
  • Security understanding (password hashing, SSL/TLS etc.)
Good to have:
  • Master's degree
  • CISSP, Security certifications
  • Okta Certified Consultant/Developer
  • COPPA, PCI, PII, Safe Harbor knowledge
  • Public cloud IAM solution experience
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Job Summary:

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We are a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a dedication to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. We are looking for a Sr IAM Platform Engineer to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) group. This group is responsible for providing a Core IAM ecosystem of products and platforms in use across the company by cast members, employees, and partners across Disney. 

What You Will Do

  • Acts as an active participant in Disney’s IAM Transformation program, collaborating closely with engineering teams in support of their custom developed solutions and products

  • Develops scripts to aid in automation and operations of IAM service offerings

  • Supply & recommend on integration, implementation, and transformation of vendor-based IAM products and platforms that support Disney and its partners

  • Plan, validate, and complete project initiatives for technical integration and implementation of our IAM services – establishing close vendor & supplier relationships

  • Define & maintain all aspects of the platform engineering process, including service/product technical evaluation process, lab testing, and service solution design

  • Work closely with architects, service owners, vendors, and more to ensure alignment with Enterprise Technology strategies, standards, and policies

  • Continually evaluate capabilities of services/products, and design and implement solutions/plans to increase effectiveness and efficiency

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • 5+ years of relevant experience supporting IAM, enterprise platforms, and/or collaboration ecosystems 

  • Demonstrated ability with implementing & maintaining large-scale IAM solutions, including Products/Vendors (Okta, Active Directory (Azure/AD), Ping, SailPoint, BeyondTrust), Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Password-less

  • Demonstrated ability running Okta efforts at scale within a medium-to-large enterprise environment.

  • Validated experience with Identity Federation, HCM tools (e.g., SAP, Workday), IAM Data Integration, PAM, & IGA

  • Proven background leading certificate lifecycle and integration

  • Validated experience working with protocols/standards such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP, FIDO2, & Kerberos

  • Knowledge of ITIL concepts applied to operational procedures for end-user IT enablement, as well as Agile methodologies through sprint planning activities

  • Multi-functional technology skills in areas such as public cloud, SaaS and on-prem applications and platforms, devices, and remote access

  • Proven experience automating common operational tasks, web service/API integration, and deployment activities in scripting/programming languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Java, etc.)

  • Holds understanding of core security concerns within a typical application (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)

  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication for partners (internal & external) in all roles and levels 

  • Ability to establish credibility, coordinate partnerships across segments, and provide overall technical leadership to other engineers

  • Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills - balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

  • Carries Okta Certifications such as Okta Certified Professional & Okta Certified Administrator

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s degree in a related field

  • Related technical, (CISSP, Security, etc.), IAM, and/or Okta Certification/s: Okta Certified Consultant; Okta Certified Developer; Okta Certified Workflow Specialty

  • Solid understanding with sensitive data handling such as COPPA, PCI, PII, & Safe Harbor

  • Familiarity with deployments and integration of IAM solutions with public cloud providers 

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank CA is $126,400 to $169,500 per year and in Seattle is $132,500 to $177,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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$126.4K - $177.6K/yr (Outscal est.)
$152.0K/yr avg.
Orlando, Florida, United States

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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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