AVP, Enterprise Authentication & Directory Services
Job in
Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30239, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Synchrony Financial
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Azure, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Enterprise Authentication & Directory Services is a high‑impact, technical executive responsible for the global architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of the enterprise identity fabric s leader will drive the strategic modernization of traditional, on‑premises Active Directory (AD) environments into cloud‑first, unified identity platforms centered on Microsoft Entra ideal candidate combines deep engineering expertise in directory infrastructure with advanced technical project‑management frameworks to execute secure, complex enterprise identity migrations on time and within scope.
Responsibilities- On‑Premises De‑precation:
Lead the multi‑year modernization and migration roadmap and transition strategy away from legacy AD DS toward cloud native Microsoft Entra . - Hybrid Architecture Design:
Define architectural standards for a cohesive, resilient hybrid identity plane utilizing Azure AD Connect / Entra Cloud Sync while systematically reducing on‑premises footprint. - Database & App Integration:
Govern authentication frameworks for enterprise systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle), ensuring secure schema optimization, seamless Entra Registrations, and modern protocol connectivity.
- Apply rigorous technical project‑management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall) to manage cross‑functional directory modernization pipelines.
- Resource & Milestone Tracking:
Own the program budget, statement of work (SOW) validations, risk registers, and critical path scheduling for complex, multi‑phased IAM rollouts. - Change Management:
Partner with corporate change‑management teams to minimize business friction during global authentication updates, application cutovers, and user migrations.
- Entra :
Oversee Access Reviews, Entra Lifecycle Workflows, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to enforce just‑in‑time, least‑privilege administrative access. - Hybrid Synchronization & Decommissioning:
Manage the transition from legacy Azure AD Connect to Entra Cloud Sync agent architectures while phasing out on‑premises AD DS. - Entra Registrations & Enterprise Apps:
Govern the modernization of legacy application authentication by moving from local LDAP/Kerberos binds to modern Entra service principals, managed identities, and OAuth/OIDC permissions.
- Entra Conditional Access:
Design complex, contextual security boundary policies incorporating user risk, sign‑in risk, device compliance, and trusted locations. - Entra :
Tune machine‑learning risk engines to detect, block, or force self‑service password resets for compromised credentials or anomalous user behavior. - Entra Verified long‑term digital identity initiatives using decentralized identities and verifiable credentials for secure B2B or partner authentication.
- Entra Private Access:
Oversee the replacement of traditional corporate VPNs by routing traffic to internal hybrid environments securely via a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) model. - Entra Internet Access:
Deploy Secure Web Gateway (SWG) policies to protect users from malicious web traffic while monitoring cloud application access. - Entra External multi‑tenant collaborations, B2B guest user life cycles, and consumer‑facing authentication flows.
- Team Leadership:
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of identity engineers, directory architects, and technical project managers. - Platform Availability:
Ensure 99.99% availability of global directory infrastructure, establishing robust Entra Connect health monitors, disaster recovery, and automated failover pipelines.
- Technical Proficiencies
- Microsoft Identity Ecosystem:
Mastery of Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect, Entra , and Entra . - Directory Management:
Strong foundational knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), AD trust relationships, and domain consolidation strategies. - Authent…
- Microsoft Identity Ecosystem:
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