Sr Mgr Information Security Engineering

Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose — people —then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

JD- Senior Manager, Security Engineering Operations

UKG is seeking a Senior Manager, Security Engineering Operations, to be part of our Global Security organization, as a member of our Identity Access Management (IAM) & Engineering leadership team. This person will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our organization's systems and data and bring technical expertise related to platform authentication, directory services, authorization, access control, security, and networking. They will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and lead and build a team of skilled professionals, driving the implementation and maintenance of robust security practices, solutions, and systems.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute security strategy aligned with business goals

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into the organization's overall technology roadmap

Work with internal stakeholders across numerous technical functions, and develop technical roadmaps for core enterprise security solutions

Operate as a subject matter expert on directory services and engineering solutions

Evaluate and select security tools and technologies to enhance our defenses

Partner with and manage the relationships with key technical vendors to deliver engineering capabilities and services

Collaborate with IT architecture, security architecture, and infrastructure SMEs to ensure alignment with security solution architecture

Ensure user experience considerations are incorporated into the program design and delivered solutions

Lead the proof of concept, product selection, deployment, and integration of security solutions

Identify areas of technical consolidation when new solutions are considered and brought online

Maintain system documentation and protocols

Manage, guide and mentor personnel

Support the hiring and onboarding of new personnel

Qualifications-
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, MCSE, ITIL) are preferred.

14+ years of relevant Security Engineering and/or Identity and Access Management experience

Experience with directory services, such as Active Directory (AD), Oracle Universal Directory (OUD), or LDAP directories in general

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience with enterprise Identity Management solutions

Experience with multiple authentication and authorization solutions and directory platforms

Experience with privilege management solutions

Excellent understanding of authentication, authorization, role-based access, least privilege and segregation of duties access control concepts

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‐technical audiences

Proven track record of successful IAM implementations and support of those applications

Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate actions

Ability to deliver quality results in a high-energy environment

Ability to multi-task and manage demands of many projects, issues, and tasks

Preferred Qualifications
ITIL 4 Certification

CIAM Certification (Certified Identity Access Manager)

CISSP Certification (Certified Information Security Systems Professional)

Strong background and experience in enterprise identity management solutions and Active Directory etc.

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

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