Sr Manager - Cyber Security - Directories

Role Summary/Purpose 

As the Staff- Cyber Security – Directories, you will be responsible for Directory Services, inclusive of VDS, LDAP, CDI. These services are comprehensive –inclusive of architecture, design, implementation and ongoing operations in a dev-ops model with a focus on automation, integration, service resiliency and business partnership. The role will be responsible for the support, performance, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of the directory services across the GE Vernova landscape. Our central and downstream directories are critical to ensure proper architecture, business processes, and resiliency of our platform. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• In this role, you will have a strong understanding including but not limited to: 

• Understanding of various directory structures and configurations (LDAP, Active Directory, etc.). 

• Advanced knowledge of the RadiantLogic VDS platform. 

• Working knowledge of APIs or other forms of application integrations. 

• Supporting the development of strategy and roadmap and executing roadmaps against that strategy – establishing and maintaining a robust AD ecosystem 

• Identifying and evaluating tools, utilities processes and components that comprise the Microsoft Identity ecosystem 

• Work cross functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables. 

• Drive world-class quality in the development and support of products. 

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• Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project. 

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• Engage key business stakeholders and customers as it relates to all supported systems and applications to verify, validate, and audit system access. 

• Support strategy planning and assist in the design and implementation of Directory Services solutions 

• Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations. 

• Manage several projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize work. 

• Ability to self-direct and work independently when necessary and clearly articulate technical concepts / issues to both technical and non-technical peers and management. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or Engineering or 6 years of IT technical experience 

• Minimum 4 years of architecture and automation experience 

Desired Characteristics 

• Azure AD Constructs 

• Traditional Active Directory 

• Kerberos Authentication 

• Experience with or general understanding of SSO (SAML/Oauth2.0). 

• Understanding of PCI, SOX, HIPAA, EU-GDPR regulations for IAM. 

• Working knowledge or better of industry standard IGA tools such as SailPoint, Saviynt and/or Sun/Oracle. 

• Advanced knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Directory Stack and Azure and supporting components. 

• General understanding of SOX, HIPAA and/or other global data regulations. 

• Knowledge in Group Policy Management 

• Knowledge in Sites and Services Management 

• Experience in using, deploying, maintaining QUEST Tools 

• Experience with AD Trusts 

• Working knowledge of Powershell 

• Advanced knowledge of PKI Infrastructure Management and practices 

• Experience with Mergers and Divestitures preferred 

• Knowledge about Kerberos Authentication, SMB, NTLM 

• Working knowledge with WSUS and SCCM 

• Experience with DFS 

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience 

• Recognizes patterns and complexity in problems. Extracts decomposition algorithms, and strategically plans how to execute programs by understanding how best to decompose to expose / protect against risk. 

• Thorough knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle principles. 

• Good understanding of Platform Integration strategies by developing applications and framework. 

• A key contributor to the Identity standards and actively participates in the annual review and update of Identity controls.  

• Strong analytical and strong problem-solving skills. Communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans.  

• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly.  

• PMP, ScrumMaster or related Project Management certifications.