SecOps Engineer - Identity (IAM) Authentication
Scorpion Therapeutics, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Role Summary
SecOps Engineer - Identity (IAM) Authentication responsible for delivering and securing authentication technologies that support Lilly's mission. You will partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and cybersecurity colleagues to ensure authentication solutions are designed, deployed securely, and aligned with enterprise security and technology strategies. This role focuses on enabling secure, appropriate, and timely access to enterprise resources. Responsibilities
Evaluate, architect, and implement Microsoft Entra ID authentication solutions that meet business and security requirements. Design and maintain technical integrations of Entra ID authentication services, including Conditional Access, multifactor authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, and certificate-based authentication. Ensure operational excellence for all Entra ID authentication services, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of authentication flows and policies. Understand the evolving threat landscape and translate authentication-related threats into actionable business and technical impacts, implementing appropriate Entra ID security controls. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and remote team members to design and implement Entra ID authentication capabilities and solutions. Partner with business stakeholders to develop and implement Entra ID authentication solutions that strengthen security posture while delivering seamless user experiences. Stay current on Microsoft Entra ID roadmap updates, emerging authentication technologies, security threats, and compliance requirements. Drive adoption of innovative Entra ID authentication features to address complex, global authentication and access challenges. Collaborate with enterprise architects, application teams, and stakeholders to understand business needs and incorporate feedback into Entra ID authentication strategies and implementations. Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Required:
5-7+ years of demonstrated technical experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure AD/Entra ID authentication services. Required:
5-7+ years of hands-on experience configuring and managing Entra ID authentication methods including MFA, passwordless (FIDO2, Windows Hello for Business, Microsoft Authenticator), certificate-based authentication, and password protection. Required:
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, OPT, TN status). Skills
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical authentication concepts to diverse audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams. Deep expertise with Entra ID Conditional Access policies, authentication strength, and continuous access evaluation (CAE). Strong understanding of federated identity protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WS-Federation). Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale authentication architecture using Entra ID for cloud and hybrid environments. Ability to translate business and compliance requirements into effective Entra ID authentication policies that balance security, user experience, and supportability. Demonstrated collaboration with technical counterparts, leaders, and stakeholders to deliver and enhance Entra ID authentication solutions. Self-motivated with proven accountability for delivering solutions within defined timelines and budgets. Ability to work effectively with distributed and virtual teams across multiple time zones. Experience developing automation solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, or other development/scripting languages. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Experience with Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions for consumer, partner, and B2B authentication. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar. Education
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Additional Requirements
Remote or Hybrid Onsite if in Indianapolis, IN Travel 10-15%
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SecOps Engineer - Identity (IAM) Authentication responsible for delivering and securing authentication technologies that support Lilly's mission. You will partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and cybersecurity colleagues to ensure authentication solutions are designed, deployed securely, and aligned with enterprise security and technology strategies. This role focuses on enabling secure, appropriate, and timely access to enterprise resources. Responsibilities
Evaluate, architect, and implement Microsoft Entra ID authentication solutions that meet business and security requirements. Design and maintain technical integrations of Entra ID authentication services, including Conditional Access, multifactor authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, and certificate-based authentication. Ensure operational excellence for all Entra ID authentication services, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of authentication flows and policies. Understand the evolving threat landscape and translate authentication-related threats into actionable business and technical impacts, implementing appropriate Entra ID security controls. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and remote team members to design and implement Entra ID authentication capabilities and solutions. Partner with business stakeholders to develop and implement Entra ID authentication solutions that strengthen security posture while delivering seamless user experiences. Stay current on Microsoft Entra ID roadmap updates, emerging authentication technologies, security threats, and compliance requirements. Drive adoption of innovative Entra ID authentication features to address complex, global authentication and access challenges. Collaborate with enterprise architects, application teams, and stakeholders to understand business needs and incorporate feedback into Entra ID authentication strategies and implementations. Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Required:
5-7+ years of demonstrated technical experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure AD/Entra ID authentication services. Required:
5-7+ years of hands-on experience configuring and managing Entra ID authentication methods including MFA, passwordless (FIDO2, Windows Hello for Business, Microsoft Authenticator), certificate-based authentication, and password protection. Required:
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, OPT, TN status). Skills
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical authentication concepts to diverse audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams. Deep expertise with Entra ID Conditional Access policies, authentication strength, and continuous access evaluation (CAE). Strong understanding of federated identity protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WS-Federation). Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale authentication architecture using Entra ID for cloud and hybrid environments. Ability to translate business and compliance requirements into effective Entra ID authentication policies that balance security, user experience, and supportability. Demonstrated collaboration with technical counterparts, leaders, and stakeholders to deliver and enhance Entra ID authentication solutions. Self-motivated with proven accountability for delivering solutions within defined timelines and budgets. Ability to work effectively with distributed and virtual teams across multiple time zones. Experience developing automation solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, or other development/scripting languages. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Experience with Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions for consumer, partner, and B2B authentication. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar. Education
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Additional Requirements
Remote or Hybrid Onsite if in Indianapolis, IN Travel 10-15%
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