Engineering & Operations Leadership
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.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Identity Ecosystem: Mastery of Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect, Entra ID Governance, and Entra ID Protection.
Directory Management: Strong foundational knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Active Directory trust relationships, and domain consolidation strategies.
Authentication & Protocols: Deep knowledge of LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM decommissioning, SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth, and modern API-driven identity patterns.
PAM & Vaulting: Hands-on governance of Privileged Access Management platforms, specifically Delinea or equivalent secrets vaults.
Project & Program Management Competencies
Framework Proficiency: Proven experience utilizing Jira, Microsoft Project, or equivalent software development lifecycle (SDLC) tracking tools to manage massive infrastructure dependencies.
Stakeholder Delivery: Demonstrated ability to present technical migration roadmaps, risk-remediation logs, and executive steering committee KPIs clearly to C-level leadership.
Professional Experience
7 + Years of progressive engineering and architectural experience in traditional, on-premises Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including domain consolidation, GPO management, and legacy authentication protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM decommissioning).
7 + Years of deep architectural and deployment experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), managing cloud-native identity planes, complex tenant migrations, and hybrid synchronization environments (Azure AD Connect / Entra Cloud Sync).
5+ Years managing cross-functional infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity, and technical project management teams.
Proven Track Record of successfully executing multi-million-dollar Active Directory modernization programs, migrating legacy application stores to Entra ID, and implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) vaulting solutions like Delinea
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , Information Security, Technical Project Management, or a related discipline.
Optional Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) OR Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or CISSP.
Grade/Level: 11
The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Our Way of Working :
We're proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
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