Leader of Enhanced Authentication Services and VPN Technologies

## Leader of Enhanced Authentication Services and VPN Technologies Apply locations:
Saint Paul, MN:
Hopkins, MN:
Englewood, CO:
Irving, TXtime type:
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August 1, 2026 (29 days left to apply) job requisition :
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career.

Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.##
** Job Description
** We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic technology leader to serve as
** Vice President – Manager of Enhanced Authentication Services**. This role is responsible for the ownership, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise authentication platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable access across the organization.

The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in
** identity, authentication, and network security technologies
** with proven leadership in
** IT operations, automation, and cost optimization**.
*
* Key Responsibilities:

**** Product Ownership & Strategy
*** Serve as the primary business and technology owner for enterprise authentication services.
* Define and execute product roadmaps that align with security strategy, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
* Ensure the delivery of highly available, resilient, and scalable authentication platforms.
** Platform Leadership
** Own and oversee the following authentication and access technologies:
* Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions
* Enterprise VPN platforms
* Federated identity and SSO systems
* Multi-factor authentication (MFA) platforms
* Customer authentication solutions
* Network access control (NAC) and policy enforcement systems
** Operational Excellence
*** Drive improvements in reliability, performance, and service availability.
* Implement automation strategies to reduce operational overhead and improve efficiency.
* Lead incident reduction initiatives and ensure proactive problem management.
* Establish and maintain SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics.
** Financial & Resource Management
*** Manage staffing models and optimize resource allocation through automation and efficiency improvements.
* Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining service quality and compliance.
* Oversee budget planning, forecasting, and vendor management.
** Security, Risk & Compliance
*** Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI compliance).
* Partner with risk, audit, and compliance teams to address findings and strengthen controls.
* Maintain strong governance over identity and access management practices.
** Leadership & Team Development
*** Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams.
* Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships across infrastructure, security, and application teams.
** Basic Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
* At least 8 years experience with management approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others.
* At least 5 years experience with utilizing, configuring, and installing software for connecting distributed
-software and services across heterogeneous platforms.
* At least 10 years experience within a total Information Technology (IT) environment.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience in large, regulated enterprise environments (financial services preferred).
* Knowledge of audit frameworks and regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI DSS).
* Certifications such as CISSP, CCNE, or related security/network credentials are a plus.
* Expertise in authentication technologies such as:  + MFA, SSO, federated identity  + VPN and Zero Trust architectures  + Network security and access control…