Associate Director, Directory Services Architect

Regeneron is a leading global biotechnology company that uses the power of science to invent, develop and commercialize life-transforming medicines for patients with serious diseases. The Regeneron Information Technologies team is seeking candidates for the Associate Director, Directory Services Architecture position. This strategic leadership role demands deep technical expertise, vision, and exceptional people management skills. You will be responsible for collaborating on the establishment of the architectural, engineering, deployment, governance, and level 3 support of the Regeneron Directory Services infrastructure, as well as the Directory Services ecosystem and other related services.

The Regeneron Directory Services Architect will be responsible for designing solutions for both cloud and on-premises systems. This role includes providing strategic and technical direction and support to internal team members. Key duties involve strategic planning, governance, and making recommendations for the operation, maintenance, and future development of our Active Directory, DNS, and KPI infrastructure, as well as our M365 and Azure cloud computing infrastructure.

A typical day for the Regeneron Directory Services Architect may include or require the following:

• Driving forward the development, enhancement, deployment, communication, and governance of the Regeneron Directory Services strategy, aligning with our comprehensive Cyber Immune program.

• Collaborating with a broader set of enterprise IT architects, in the development of a holistic Cyber Security, Secure by Design solution framework.

• Applying in-depth knowledge of Directory Services and IAM concepts, principles, and technologies (e.g., LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and related NIST Cyber Framework and Active Directory best practices.

• Designing and managing all aspects of on-premises AD and Azure cloud environment including groups, policies, OU structure, etc.

• Interfacing with management and vendors to identify, develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.

• Conducting risk assessments and audits to identify security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.

• Designing Active Directory AD for optimum availability, resiliency, performance, and security hardening.

• Ensuring the Active Directory core services infrastructure is fully documented, including standards, procedures and policies and governed to those documents.  

This May Be the Right Role for You If you:

• Continuously identify opportunities for improving processes and solutions, including the consolidation of similar security needs.

• Collaborate with the broader IT team to implement technical best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively interact with all personnel from application developers to the CISO, CIO, ability to work autonomously and in groups, highly organized, deadline-oriented, continuous-improvement mindset.

• Have the ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships and influence others to achieve goals.

• Have the ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or related field.  10+ years of experience in Information Technology including 8+ years of experience in a similar role (Active Directory design, implementations, and migrations. experience in operating within a GxP environment and associated compliance rigor.  Advanced detailed knowledge in AD architecture and infrastructure (LDAP, Directory replication, group policy, security, schema changes, Domain Controllers management, Patch updates etc.)  Advanced detailed knowledge of DNS, Kerberos, and Windows Authentication, to include authentication with other technologies for Single Sign On, MFA like OKTA and application integration.  Strong understanding of Azure AD Connect and Directory synchronization tools.  Proven expertise in Identity & Access Management and expertise in onboarding and off boarding processes and implementing related solution.  •          Hands-on expertise with complex Active Directory infrastructure environments supporting Manufacturing, Research, and G&A directory services requirements. Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM a plus.

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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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