Principal Identity Architect

Who We Are: 

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

We are seeking a visionary and technically adept Principal Zero Trust Identity Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our Zero Trust identity and access management (IAM) strategy. This role is critical in driving the transformation of our user, workload and device identity security architecture, ensuring secure, seamless, timely, right sized and compliant access to systems and data across the enterprise.

JOB MISSION

As a highly skilled Principal ZT Architect with deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Zero Trust methodologies, and advanced access control models such as Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC you will drive organization wide transformation of our user, workload, device and access management practices. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that align with industry best practices and the organization's security strategy. You will collaborate with peer architects forming a review and change-advisory board, influence solution design, guide deployment teams and time to time assist with major project deliveries.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•  Architect and lead the enterprise-wide Zero Trust identity strategy, aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements, minimizing risks and enhancing the organization’s ability to protect assets in distributed and cloud-native environments.

• Design and implement identity-centric security controls and policies, including identity federation, adaptive authentication, privileged access management, and overall user, workload and device identity governance. Integrate ABAC and PBAC to ensure continuous verification and enforcement of least privilege access.

• Collaborate with the security governance and compliance teams to ensure that IAM and cloud security initiatives comply with relevant industry standards

• Lead security assessments, audits, and threat modeling related to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within cloud and identity systems.

• Assess and improve current IAM frameworks Collaborate with cross-functional teams (information security, network, cloud, and applications) to integrate identity into the broader Zero Trust architecture.

• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to senior leadership on identity security trends, threats, and best practices.

• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of identity-security-first thinking.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS: 

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or related field

• 10+ years of IT experience with identity and cybersecurity architecture, with a focus on IAM, Cloud Security, Zero Trust methodologies, and advanced access control models (ABAC/PBAC).

• Information Security certification are a definite plus; Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, Cyber Security practices; Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOX, etc.)

• Technical Expertise: Identity Governance, Administration and Orchestration tools; Access control modeling such as RBAC and PBAC; Familiarity with NIST standards; Proficiency in scripting and automation tools; Deep understanding of Zero trust architecture, Application based segmentation; Expertise in Identity Federation protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OpenID, OAuth. LDAP

• Significant experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Governance, Azure workloads security, Legacy Active Directory, M365 Conditional Access, Intune, JAMF, Workspace One, Cloud infrastructure automation, Zscaler ZTNA, Nextgen SIEM tooling, Risk scoring, etc. tools

Regular Associate Benefits 

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.