Senior Manager, Authentication Engineer

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an Authentication strategy; drive SSO adoption and improve identity management.


• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of SSO/MFA framework (scalable, resilient, integrated with internal and third-party/cloud services).


• Collaborate with IT/security/development/product to integrate SSO/MFA into platforms; provide secure access best practices.


• Ensure security and compliance alignment (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST); lead security controls for authentication/authorization.


• Evaluate and select identity tools (SSO, MFA, federation); manage vendor/third-party relationships.


• Lead incident investigation and resolution for SSO/MFA; implement improvements to prevent recurrence.


• Improve end-user experience by simplifying login while maintaining security.


• Define and report KPIs for SSO performance, security metrics, breaches, and engagement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.


• 6+ years in IAM; 4+ years focused on SSO; IAM/authentication/security background supporting SSO for 50,000+ users.


• Expertise in SSO technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect); federation, MFA, cloud IAM; experience with Okta/Azure AD/Ping.


• Ability to solve complex authentication/authorization problems in global environments.


• Knowledge of security best practices (encryption, tokenization, secure protocols).


• Experience leading IAM support/engineering/operations teams in a global business unit.


• Understanding of SOX and GXP regulations; accountable leadership on long-term complex projects.


• Agile experience; collaborative, adaptable, proactive problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree; deep expertise in Ping Identity.

Benefits

Eligible for Pfizer Global Performance Plan bonus (17.5% target) and share-based long-term incentives; 401(k) match/retirement contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical/prescription/dental/vision coverage.