Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
IaaS IAM Engineer (100% Remote) Job in Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
Full-time | Information Technology
About the job
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.And we believe in you.
About the Position
Although we're an apparel and footwear focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Sportswears Digital Technology (CDT) team enables an IT infrastructure across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams design and support all of the various technologies and platforms used to deliver a great customer experience.
As Columbias Infrastructure technologies evolve, we need to ensure we have a technically sound, innovative, and scalable plan to meet future demands. Our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) team is looking for an experienced IAM (Identify Access Management) Engineer as part of that effort. The IAM Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering, troubleshooting, analysis, and technical design related to the development and operation of Columbia Sportswears Identity Management technologies.
You should have expertise in Microsoft and other authentication and identity technologies including development of associated business and technical workflows and associated automation. This role will encompass the technical design and continual improvement of Columbias role-based security framework. You will be responsible for schema designs, technical and business workflows, and operational planning.
You will work with the IAM Principal Engineer/Architect to automate and shift left routine functions to enable Operations staff to quickly respond to customer requests and to resolve potential issues.
This role is available to work in office at our corporate headquarters in Portland Oregon, hybrid remote or fully remote in all US states except for Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ensure that solutions protect information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss
Test, implement, integrate, and operate Identity Access Management (IAM) systems and solutions including technologies such as Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (AAD)
Leverage technical problem solving and troubleshooting to ensure projects deliver on time.
Troubleshoot and manage the resolution of issues related to identities, systems, access, accounts, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions.
Determine and recommend the best response to complex problems and defects by assessing impact and prioritization
Ensure the maintenance, patching, operation, and monitoring of IAM systems
Facilitate the continuous adoption, training, communication, and education of IAM capabilities, functions, and standards
Promote, and advise on solutions and best practices by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Participate in an on-call rotation for solving Priority 1 and 2 problems when they arise
Be motivated to work with other teams at Columbia to achieve results in a global, complex environment
YOU HAVE
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience working in IAM
Hands-on technical experience in identity and access management (IAM) solutions
Experience with Linux and Windows scripting in Python, PowerShell and Ansible
Self-motivated, self-directed, and committed to improving your skills
Eager to learn and open explore various projects outside of your job scope
Innovative with strong troubleshooting skills and good judgement to solve various complex problems
BONUS THINGS TO HAVE
Current CIAM, CAMS, CIMP or other IAM related certification.
Experience with Linux based authentication methods and integration RBAC into a heavy Windows environment.
#LI-JD1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
About the Position
Although we're an apparel and footwear focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Sportswears Digital Technology (CDT) team enables an IT infrastructure across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams design and support all of the various technologies and platforms used to deliver a great customer experience.
As Columbias Infrastructure technologies evolve, we need to ensure we have a technically sound, innovative, and scalable plan to meet future demands. Our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) team is looking for an experienced IAM (Identify Access Management) Engineer as part of that effort. The IAM Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering, troubleshooting, analysis, and technical design related to the development and operation of Columbia Sportswears Identity Management technologies.
You should have expertise in Microsoft and other authentication and identity technologies including development of associated business and technical workflows and associated automation. This role will encompass the technical design and continual improvement of Columbias role-based security framework. You will be responsible for schema designs, technical and business workflows, and operational planning.
You will work with the IAM Principal Engineer/Architect to automate and shift left routine functions to enable Operations staff to quickly respond to customer requests and to resolve potential issues.
This role is available to work in office at our corporate headquarters in Portland Oregon, hybrid remote or fully remote in all US states except for Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ensure that solutions protect information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss
Test, implement, integrate, and operate Identity Access Management (IAM) systems and solutions including technologies such as Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (AAD)
Leverage technical problem solving and troubleshooting to ensure projects deliver on time.
Troubleshoot and manage the resolution of issues related to identities, systems, access, accounts, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions.
Determine and recommend the best response to complex problems and defects by assessing impact and prioritization
Ensure the maintenance, patching, operation, and monitoring of IAM systems
Facilitate the continuous adoption, training, communication, and education of IAM capabilities, functions, and standards
Promote, and advise on solutions and best practices by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Participate in an on-call rotation for solving Priority 1 and 2 problems when they arise
Be motivated to work with other teams at Columbia to achieve results in a global, complex environment
YOU HAVE
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience working in IAM
Hands-on technical experience in identity and access management (IAM) solutions
Experience with Linux and Windows scripting in Python, PowerShell and Ansible
Self-motivated, self-directed, and committed to improving your skills
Eager to learn and open explore various projects outside of your job scope
Innovative with strong troubleshooting skills and good judgement to solve various complex problems
BONUS THINGS TO HAVE
Current CIAM, CAMS, CIMP or other IAM related certification.
Experience with Linux based authentication methods and integration RBAC into a heavy Windows environment.
#LI-JD1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.