Sr. Manager of Risk Technology Host Platform and Authentication

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description:As a Sr. Manager of Risk TechnologyHost Platform and Authentication, you will:Manage day to day operations of team of engineers supporting security applications including User Access Management, Certificate managementManage In-depth troubleshooting on complex application and/or system problems.Ensure appropriate root cause is performed on high and critical incidents and present findings to managementBe responsible for application/tool selection and overall designHave working knowledge operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, Linux, AIX, MacOS, WindowsEssential Skills: Extensive experience with identity and access management operations, systems engineering, and release deploymentConsiderable experience leading cross-functional geographically dispersed teams responsible for the day to day operations of multiple enterprise security infrastructures that provide operating systems access control, privileged account management, password vaulting, and audit and compliance reportingWorking knowledge in Security Applications such as Beyond Trust Powerbroker, Quest Authentication Services, CyberArk PAPM, Imperva, Remedy, ServiceNowIn addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for leading a team to design, build, test, and implement, maintain, and operate information security technologies, including infrastructure and supporting applications related to either data protection, network security, end-point security, threat monitoring or other domains as appropriate. This includes managing team and project resources, supporting employee development, and providing input to core and investment budgets. This includes managing or overseeing complex IS projects through both pre-production and implementation phases by collaborating with internal technology risk teams, infrastructure management, and external business groups to understand requirements and design and implement solutions accordingly; and overseeing the implementation of new security controls as appropriate to resolve incidences and mitigate threat risks. This requires communication to management regarding status and issues and the ability to discuss and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience.This position is also responsible for maintaining a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure security operations, partnering with the IS Architecture & Strategy team to help develop and validate the long-term direction for security technologies, to support the ongoing assessment and mitigation of information security risks.Essential Responsibilities:Manages designated units by translating business plans into tactical action items; communicating goals and objectives; ensuring all policies and procedures are followed; overseeing the completion of work assignments; assuming responsibility for decision making; aligning team efforts; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; incorporating resources, costs, and forecasts into unit plans; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly; partnering with key stakeholders and business leaders to ensure products and/or services meet requirements and expectations while aligning with departmental strategies; and influencing units to operate in alignment with business objectives.Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; hiring, training, and developing talent for growth opportunities; delegating tasks and decisions; fostering open dialogue amongst departments; strategically evaluating talent for succession planning; setting performance management guidelines and expectations across units; and working closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.As part of the IT Engineering job family, this position is responsible for leveraging DEVOPS, and both Waterfall and Agile practices, to design, develop, and deliver resilient, secure, multi-channel, high-volume, high-transaction, on/off-premise, cloud-based solutions.Manages existing systems to ensure appropriate resources are in place to maintain service levels and meet new demands.Manages team deliverables.Manages team and communicates technical direction for the development and modification of solutions by ensuring the delivery of technical solutions that meet business problems.Manages technical teams in the translation of business requirements and functional specifications into technical specifications that support integrated and sustainable designs for designated systems by leveraging partnerships with Business Analysts to understand business needs and functional specifications.Collaborates with business leaders, Solutions, and lead enterprise architects to review business drivers, and communicate strategies to team members.Manages processes to ensure the proper documentation and review of technical specifications.Manages project support plans, schedules, and assignments, and resolves any issues.Manages the implementation and maintenance of assigned enterprise infrastructure systems to ensure successful deployment and operation by researching, formulating, and monitoring processes and procedures for the introduction and maintenance of services.Manages the resolution of complex or high impact system issues.Manages collaboration across various IT teams (e.g., database, operations, technical support) throughout system development and implementation.Reviews and prioritizes recommendations and input on options, risks, costs, and benefits for systems designs.Reviews benchmarking results, and make recommendations to support current and future infrastructure needs and projects to IT leadership.Manages new service options and recommendations on feasibility and ROI.Provides insight and recommendations to inform long-term IT infrastructure planning, engineering, and architecture across multiple systems by leading the assessment of the implications of IT strategies on infrastructure capabilities.Oversees and supports team interactions with architects and software engineers to ensure functional specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable system designs.Manages resource requirements for technical design and testing efforts.Reviews recommendations and creates financial forecast for the development, enhancement, and/or maintenance of designated technologies.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum one (1) year experience managing security engineering and operations of security technologies.Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, or related field and Minimum eight (8) years IT experience, including at least Minimum three (3) years in infrastructure engineering, technical process management, IT consulting, or related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Preferred Qualifications:Two (2) years experience in the design and implementation of complex infrastructure solutions.Two (2) years experience in IT infrastructure consulting.Four (4) years experience in IT security or identity and access management.Two (2) years experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework.Four (4) years experience working with an enterprise digital certificate management system.Two (2) years managing operating budgets and/or project financials.Two (2) years experience managing vendor relationships.PDN-99152647-ab7f-4b0b-8b33-783959eac4e6

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