IT Solutions Architect

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry‑leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical‑based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical‑based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning is seeking a highly skilled Identity Management Professional to join our team as a platform and solutions architect. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting, deploying, and optimizing enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise, hands‑on experience, and a passion for driving secure digital transformation initiatives.

• Design and implement Microsoft identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra , Entra Identity Governance (IGA), Entra External , and support integrations and with on‑premises Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments.
• Oversee architecture for single sign‑on and enhance automation efforts for application integration to Corning’s single sign‑on platform adhering to policy and best practices.
• Lead identity transformation projects, including migrations, cloud integrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for authentication, authorization, and identity governance. Maintain internal roadmap to align with vendor solutions and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate identity solutions with business applications, cloud services, and third‑party platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity‑related technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Advise stakeholders on identity security strategies, compliance requirements (such as MFA, Conditional Access), and emerging trends.
• Document solution architectures, implementation procedures, and operational guidelines and work with operational teams to incorporate into runbooks and operating procedures.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to IT staff and end‑users as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect) preferred
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft identity and access management solutions or equivalent Identity Management Platform
• Proven track record of successful technical implementations and enterprise‑scale identity transformations
• Strong command of the Microsoft Entra product family:
  Microsoft Entra , including Premium features (e.g., Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, Identity Protection), and Microsoft Entra Identity Governance (IGA)
• On‑premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Federation Services (AD FS), and Group Policy
• Microsoft Entra Connect, AD synchronization, and hybrid identity management
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent…