Sr Manager, Identity & Access Management

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr Manager, Identity & Access Management. The Senior Manager, Identity & Access Management (IAM) will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the security architecture of our identity and access management (IAM) systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that our IAM solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid or Remote

What you will do:

• Architecture & Design:




• Develop and maintain the overall architecture for our IAM systems, including identity lifecycle management, access control, authentication, and authorization
• Design and implement secure and scalable solutions for identity provisioning, de-provisioning, and role management
• Evaluate and recommend new IAM technologies and solutions to enhance security posture
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of IAM architecture and processes
• Develop, configure, and maintain IAM systems, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

• Engineering & Implementation:




• Implement and configure IAM solutions, including directory services, identity providers, and access management tools
• Develop and maintain integrations between IAM systems and various applications and platforms
• Automate IAM processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Perform security assessments and penetration testing of IAM systems
• Integrate authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP
• Create and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures while providing technical guidance to internal teams

• Security & Compliance:




• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Implement security controls to protect against identity theft, unauthorized access, and other threats
• Monitor IAM systems for anomalies, investigate access-related incidents, and resolve authentication/authorization issues
• Automate provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) processes
• Conduct periodic access audits, enforce least privilege principles, and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR)

• Collaboration & Support:




• Collaborate effectively with other security engineers, IT operations, and application development teams
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in the IAM space
• Work with IT and business units to integrate IAM solutions with cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity)

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information security or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in IAM architecture and engineering
• 4+ years experience in management
• Deep understanding of IAM concepts, protocols, and best practices
• Hands-on experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP)
• Experience with identity providers and federation protocols (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, SAML, OAuth)
• Knowledge of access management tools and technologies (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with cloud security and IAM solutions (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory)
• Ability to regularly make decisions that impact the implementation of plans to achieve annual departmental and organizational goals
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• 10+ years of experience
• Certifications such as Certified Information on Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,100 - $215,000 (+ 25-30% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

LI-RS1, LI-hybrid