Do you want to be part of a collaborative Security Architecture team?

Are you a security practitioner who understands IAM Security and looking for a challenging role to innovate and define Guardians next-gen IAM security stake? Do you enjoy working with your leaders and colleagues in business and security teams to solve complex business challenges? Is a culture where People Count, We Do the Right Thing, and We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a Sr. IAM Security Architect to define and build responsive application security strategies that provides the agility to adapt to changing business and organization needs

You are

A self-starter who can work independently and has the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and collaborate closely with other architects, engineers, & developers across the organization to ensure achievement of target goals and objectives

You will

• Provide Subject-matter expertise across all IAM Topics as it relates to both cloud and on-premises enterprise technology, and the relationship between the architecture patterns

• Provide architectural and best practices leadership related to the implementation of Cybersecurity controls in AppSec, DevSecOps, and Identity and Access management (IAM) domains

• Research information on new, emerging technologies and methods in security space and developed comprehensive security strategies for APIs, CI/CD platforms, and IAM domains

• Work with various technology vendors to develop appropriate solutions exploring various deployment options such as cloud computing delivery models (IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS) and deployment models related to Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud service.

• Good understanding and hand-on experience with Amazon Web Services, Google Compute Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

• Recommend security controls, plans for remediation, and evaluate inherent security characteristics of the technology and architectures used to protect the High Value Asset and its interconnected systems

• Work closely with Business and solution architects to ensure documented prescriptive blueprints and security best practices are followed and enforced during app design and implementation

• Strong understanding and hand-on experience in API security and implemented modern open security standards for token-based authentication using OAuth, OIDC, Strong AuthN, which is used extensively across Guardian

• Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies that align to the vision and strategic goals and objectives on the Security organization

• Excellent written and verbal communications; effective interpersonal skills; strong formal presentation abilities.

• Provide timely reporting into executive management on team deliverables and other updates

• Communicate security risks and solutions to executive management, business partners and IT staff

You have

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Cyber Security practices

• Minimum 7 years of security architecture knowledge and experience

• Experience architecting IAM solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers.

• Strong experience with Directories, SSO, Federation, Delegated administration, API gateways, SOA and REST services.

• Experience in application security, e.g., OAuth, OIDC, FIDO, multi-factor authentication, TLS, securing hybrid native and web apps in mobile platforms

• Prior experience with deploying and managing Identity as a Service (IDaaS) Solutions such as (Auth0, OKTA, OneLogin)

• 2-3 years of software development experience is desirable.

• Understanding of the OWASP Top 10 application security risks and how to address them

• Experience with SecDevOps tools for CI/CD, version control, Infrastructure as Code (GitHub, Ansible, Terraform)

• Familiarity with security industry standards (ISO 17799, NIST 800 series, etc.) and best practices

• CISSP, CCNP, MCSE, MCITP-EA, CEH, CCSA, certification preferred

In-depth and thorough knowledge of:

• Security Standards and concepts

• Privilege Access Management, Identity Governance and Provisioning

• Identity and Access Management Systems (MFA, SSO, Reverse Proxies, PAM)

• API Security

• Container Security

• Web Application Firewalls / Run-Time Application Firewalls

• Security networking concepts like TLS, SSH, DNS, Firewalls, etc.

• Encryption Technologies

• Software Development Lifecycle and tools

• SAFe Agile framework

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline preferred; Masters degree desirable.

Location & Vaccination Requirements:

• The primary location for this position is Holmdel, NJ or NYC with work from home flexability

• Up to 20% travel

• Covid 19 vaccinations required for this position.

• If an applicant is unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance, Guardian may provide reasonable accommodations. This policy may not apply to any Guardian colleagues working in a local jurisdiction (state, county, or city) that implements a law prohibiting a private employer from requiring vaccination, unless there is an applicable vaccine mandate from the federal government that would supersede the vaccination laws of the local jurisdiction. Guardian, in its sole discretion, may modify or terminate this requirement at any time.

• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidates affirmation of being Full Vaccinated prior to commencing employment in the new role. New hires will have five business days from their start date to provide proof of vaccination through our Vaccination Status Confirmation Form. Fully Vaccinated means that at least two weeks have elapsed since you received the recommended number of doses of any COVID-19 vaccine that is currently fully approved, or authorized for emergency use, by the Food and Drug Administration or that have been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.

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Our Promise:

At Guardian, youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

We Offer:

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate technology and innovation in a secure and compliant way.

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period

• Life and disability insurance

• A great 401(k) with match

• Tuition assistance, paid parental leave and backup family care.

• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity.

• Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.

• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability, and advocate for diversity & inclusion in all that we do.

Primary Location:

Holmdel

Other Locations:

Job:

IT

Schedule:

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.