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About the Role

As the Authentication Services Leader within our Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for authentication services across the enterprise. You will lead a team of IAM professionals, drive innovation in authentication technologies, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant access to systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing IAM team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for authentication services, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Active Directory architecture.
• Serve as a technical authority on authentication technologies, with deep expertise in Microsoft’s Identity stack.
• Provide expert-level guidance on directory services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS, ensuring secure and efficient identity resolution and authentication.
• Drive adoption of modern federation and authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, across internal and external platforms.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate IAM strategies with enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) through effective access controls and audit practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, recommending enhancements to authentication infrastructure and user experience.
• Mentor and coach team members, promoting technical excellence and career growth.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IAM platforms and services.
• Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
• All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (verified and completed prior to start) and 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher (verified and completed prior to start) and Six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security, in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Three (3) years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Skills

• Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): tenant configuration, hybrid identity, conditional access, identity protection, and seamless SSO.
• Active Directory (AD): expert-level design, architecture, optimization, group policy management, replication, and domain controller operations.
• Microsoft Entra ID Governance: access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and privileged identity management (PIM).
• Microsoft Entra External ID: B2B and B2C federation and external user collaboration.
• Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS
• SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
• Expert-level experience in Active Directory design, architecture, and optimization
• Microsoft Identity technologies including Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS
• Federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
• Cloud identity management (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Zero Trust architectures
• Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, SQL)
• CIAM, PKI, and certificate management
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business outcomes

Location

• On-site in Maplewood, MN
• On-site in Austin, TX

Work Type

• On-site (at least 4 days per week)
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Leadership or managerial role

Education Level

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Salary/Compensations

• $164,612 - $201,193

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

About the Company

• 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
• At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.
• Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

Equal Opportunity

• 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.