We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect for our Cary office (hybrid role). Works with Operations and Security Architect leverages information technology to improve Garmin’s product development and delivery capabilities. Key in this effort is strong partnership and relationships with the product delivery teams at Garmin and deep understanding of both information technology and product development in order to understand opportunities to improve IT’s ability to enhance Garmin products. The IAM Cyber Secuirty Architect will provide architectural, project, and strategic guidance to the IT teams to ensure that these opportunities are fully supported.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with proven record of accomplishment in relevant Identity Management technologies. Must be comfortable in a dynamic atmosphere of a techincial organization with a rapidly expanding customer base. Must possess strong presentation skills. Must be organized and analytical, able to eliminate delivery obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Establish and foster relationships with key Engineering and product development teams at Garmin to ensure excellent communication and partnership between Engineering and the global IT organization.
Coordination of Engineering and Information Technology departments on the integration of IT systems and technologies as they relate to new product development
In depth research and understanding of IT technology to assess the practical applicability in Garmin product development
Establishing product development IT requirements, build actionable plans, and ensure the execution of the plans and delivery of solutions
Work with Engineering and IT to define future IT technology roadmap as it relates to supporting and improving product development
Leverage proven IT technology to help solve critical product development challenges and optimize product delivery
Understanding of key product development processes and technologies to support identification of opportunities for IT improvements
Key designer of Garmin IAM strategy, including integration of B2C, B2B, and B2E applications
Trusted lead resource to IAM team
Opportunity to modernize the identity/security landscape both on prem and in the cloud
Opportunity to expand influence into other areas of Cyber Security
Other Responsibilities
Assists in defining IT system configuration requirements in order to support product delivery
Ability to define and deliver to deadlines, to quality, and with proof of testing
Ability to effectively facilitate and lead cross-functional teams and resources
Communicates information effectively to team members and project stakeholders.
Participates as needed or required in regular or special meetings of the Engineer and IT teams to address the IT strategies, their integration, their progress and/or issues needing promotion or problem-solving.
Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships. Identifies both customer and supplier needs and expectations and strives to exceed them.
Work with system analysts, developers, administrators and users to design systems that best meet user requirements
Requires daily use of considerable discretion and judgment.
Attends and actively participates in department and facility meetings and classes.
Demonstrates commitment to quality through knowledge of its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.
Actively participates in and encourages others to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks.
Exhibit working knowledge of modern authentication and authorization frameworks including AD, OPenLDAP, Oauth2, SAML, and OIDC
Demonstrates responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education.
Qualifications
Basic Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or Management Information Systems AND a minimum of 10 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
IAM Experience, including Identity Governance, Access Management, SSO, Multifactor Authentication, Access Reviews, Segregation of Duties, and Privileged Access Management
Knowledge of analysis, design, and configuration of complex IT applications, local and wide area networks, heterogeneous server systems, and regulatory and security requirements.
Proven track record of project delivery – including the coordination and management of projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Demonstrated experience successfully coordinating teams and multiple projects
Demonstrable knowledge of Information Security and Network Architecture concepts
Experience with formal software systems change control techniques
Must demonstrate the ability to work pro-actively and effectively with minimal supervision
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Demonstrates proficient organizational, problem solving and project management abilities.
Demonstrates the ability to influence others without direct control and/or authority.
Able to communicate complex issues in both oral and written form in terms clearly understood by highly technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable Qualifications
Certification in a nationally accredited project management discipline (i.e., PMI, PMP, Six Sigma, Unified Rational, etc.)
Security certifications are a plux, CISSP or equivalnt security certification strongly desired
Experience with high volume Internet and ecommerce systems
Experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry (PCI), FCC Section 5 or other regulatory issues.
Understanding of SDLC(Software Development Life Cycle) methodology
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
