Identity Operations Engineer
Universal Music Group
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Job Summary
As a key member of the UMG Operations Center, the Identity Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring our Identity Management and Messaging environments, including Active Directory functions at peak efficiency.
You will operate within a global “follow the sun” framework, coordinating your workday during business hours in the Australian time zone.
The position will be a team player working to expand the integration of our identity management solutions with our enterprise applications, support day-to-day administration, reporting, troubleshooting, and operations of our Identity Management environment. In addition to having strong technical skills, you must be comfortable in effectively communicating with business end users, technical IT teams, business partners, network providers, and business process outsourced vendors, all while being sensitive to a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds in a global business environment.
Job Functions
Utilize best practices to ensure that solutions protect information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to identities, systems, access, accounts, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions.
ITIL-based operational support and acts as a technical resource for the Active Directory infrastructure, including incident, change, and problem management.
Provides support of on premise and cloud-based equipment and configuration including but not limited to Domain Controllers, SaaS applications such as Azure Active Directory, M365, Duo, CyberArk, YubiKey, Microsoft Identity Management, Splunk, and Active Roles servers.
Complete the key metric reporting and analysis for the Identity Management environment as required.
Work to ensure audit tasks related to Identity Management are completed on time, with participation of appropriate parties.
Participate in security incident response teams as needed
Utilize industry best practices for appropriate standards, processes, procedures, tools, and documentation.
Ensure the maintenance, patching, operating, and monitoring of IAM systems is in place and completed on schedule.
Participate in developing automation to reduce the time spent on routine tasks.
You will be part of a Mon-Sun roster, where office work is required on weekends
Prepare, update and provide progress on support tickets when handed off to the next region
Job Requirements
Essential:
Solid technical skills in the Identity Management space, including Active Directory.
Minimum of five years directly related experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM)
A strong ability for troubleshooting and problem analysis is required, along with the ability to clearly communicate the results of problem analysis to business stakeholders, IT support teams, and network providers to quickly and effectively resolve operational issues.
Experience troubleshooting and solving issues related to identities, systems, access, accounts, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions
Hands on experience of Active Directory operation and support including Active Directory Infrastructure components (FSMO roles), delegated administration, group policies, OU admin & Site replication, ADFS, Exchange operation and support including OWA, SMTP services, and routing / costing
Customer service driven/focused with a proactive and positive can-do approach. Demonstrates commitment to organization’s policy framework and practices continuous improvement.
Hands-on experience and skills with systems such as M365 and ServiceNow are required. Experience with ServiceNow orchestration into Active Directory, M365, Zoom, Slack, Box, or Teams is a plus.
Demonstrated current work experience supporting integrated IAM solutions such as Azure Active Directory, Active Roles, Duo, MIM, and CyberArk
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Solid written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills
Knowledge of Systems Reliability Engineering principles, automation, and AI
Desirable:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or closely related field or comparable education and experience.
Understanding of Microsoft Teams group/system policies, survivable branch appliances, unified messaging, and federation
Experience configuring and managing IT systems with technologies such as Java, JavaScript, XML, SOAP, JSON/REST, SQL, RDBMS, Linux, Windows, and databases
IT Certifications including MCSE Certification specialization in Identity Management, Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS), and ITIL Foundations certifications desired
International experience beneficial; multiple language skills a plus
Perks Playlist:
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
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Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Job Category:
TechnologySalary Range:
$82,305 - $99,880The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.