Perennial Resources International
Authentication Services Lead
Perennial Resources International, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
As the Authentication Services Leader within our Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for authentication services across the enterprise. You will lead a team of IAM professionals, drive innovation in authentication technologies, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant access to systems and applications. In this role, you will:
• Lead and develop a high-performing IAM team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for authentication services, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Active Directory architecture.
• Serve as a technical authority on authentication technologies, with deep expertise in Microsoft's Identity stack, including:
o Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): tenant configuration, hybrid identity, conditional access, identity protection, and seamless SSO.
o Active Directory (AD): expert-level design, architecture, optimization, group policy management, replication, and domain controller operations.
o Microsoft Entra ID Governance: access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and privileged identity management (PIM).
o Microsoft Entra External ID: B2B and B2C federation and external user collaboration. • Provide expert-level guidance on directory services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS, ensuring secure and efficient identity resolution and authentication. • Drive adoption of modern federation and authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, across internal and external platforms. • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate IAM strategies with enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust initiatives. • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) through effective access controls and audit practices. • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, recommending enhancements to authentication infrastructure and user experience. • Mentor and coach team members, promoting technical excellence and career growth. • Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IAM platforms and services.
Your Skills and Expertise • High School Diploma (verified and completed prior to start) and 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security in a private, public, government, or military environment.
OR • Bachelor's degree or higher (verified and completed prior to start) and Six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security, in a private, public, government, or military environment.
AND • Three (3) years of experience in a leadership or managerial role
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Expert-level experience in Active Directory design, architecture, and optimization • Deep expertise in Microsoft Identity technologies including Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS • Strong understanding of federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate) • Strong understanding of cloud identity management (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures • Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, SQL) • Familiarity with CIAM, PKI, and certificate management • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business outcomes
o Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): tenant configuration, hybrid identity, conditional access, identity protection, and seamless SSO.
o Active Directory (AD): expert-level design, architecture, optimization, group policy management, replication, and domain controller operations.
o Microsoft Entra ID Governance: access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and privileged identity management (PIM).
o Microsoft Entra External ID: B2B and B2C federation and external user collaboration. • Provide expert-level guidance on directory services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS, ensuring secure and efficient identity resolution and authentication. • Drive adoption of modern federation and authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, across internal and external platforms. • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate IAM strategies with enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust initiatives. • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) through effective access controls and audit practices. • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, recommending enhancements to authentication infrastructure and user experience. • Mentor and coach team members, promoting technical excellence and career growth. • Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IAM platforms and services.
Your Skills and Expertise • High School Diploma (verified and completed prior to start) and 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security in a private, public, government, or military environment.
OR • Bachelor's degree or higher (verified and completed prior to start) and Six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security, in a private, public, government, or military environment.
AND • Three (3) years of experience in a leadership or managerial role
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Expert-level experience in Active Directory design, architecture, and optimization • Deep expertise in Microsoft Identity technologies including Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS • Strong understanding of federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate) • Strong understanding of cloud identity management (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures • Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, SQL) • Familiarity with CIAM, PKI, and certificate management • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business outcomes