Senior Manager, IT Active Directory

Job Description

The Sr. Manager – IT Active Directory will be a critical function responsible for the daily operations and transformation for KraftHeinz’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) program. This position will be responsible for critical architecture and strategy, resource management, workload prioritization, authentication, strategy and working with our partners to ensure operational excellence. This position will have a strong understanding of Active Directory and Entra to execute projects, daily activities and troubleshooting efforts, as well as setting clear expectations, goals, and requirements that must be achieved as a measure of success. This position will work closely with all internal and external business partners to understand business requirements, critical processes/data flows, future-state strategies and provide key input and leadership for shaping the identity and access management function. The deliverables from this position should shape and enhance the user experience with a keen eye to accommodating legacy infrastructure and working to elevate it to modern standards.

The Main Ingredients:

• Ensure that relevant Active Directory and Entra ID Security Controls are adequately developed enforced across platforms and assets to comply with IAM and industry Standards.
• Identify Active Directory and Entra ID weaknesses and develop corrective action plans to mitigate risks with as seamless of a user experience as possible.
• Execute strategic design, implementation, and support processes, as well as proactively develop and implement regular improvements such as implementing passwordless technologies.
• Oversee Active Directory and Entra ID administration, including user account management, authentication, conditional access policies, group policies, trust relationships, domain controllers, and replication.
• Manage AD disaster recovery, AAD Connect, and health monitoring and troubleshoot issues related to AD, Entra ID, replication & syncing, authentication, and login services.
• Ensure scalability and availability of the AD infrastructure to support a growing enterprise environment.
• Participate in and contribute to projects and initiatives working with IAM team members, architectural, development and engineering teams, service owners, and
• business stakeholders to provide enterprise IAM solutions that are scalable, adaptable and aligned to business needs and industry demands.
• Participate in the evaluation of existing and new Active Directory Infrastructure and Security standards and help define future architecture.
• Build strong partnerships through trust and value.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant information security experience or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge with Active Directory, Entra ID, Public Key infrastructure and other Identity Management technologies/solutions.
• Expertise in AD security best practices, vulnerability management, and security remediation.
• Successful track record of helping to implement security initiatives and frameworks in a flexible unstructured manner.
• Strong knowledge of scripting: PowerShell, batch file scripting, bash and C#.
• Strong knowledge of networking: Wireshark, LDAP/LDAPS, Sockets, SSL/TLS & Cipher Suites.
• Familiarity with standards publications such as FIPS 140, NIST 800, and frameworks such as the NIST CSF.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center, Toronto – Queen’s Quay – Headquarters

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.