Authentication Services Leader – Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management

Job Description:

Authentication Services Leader – Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience into a leadership role at 3M.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As the Authentication Services Leader within our Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for authentication services across the enterprise. You will lead a team of IAM professionals, drive innovation in authentication technologies, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant access to systems and applications. In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing IAM team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for authentication services, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Active Directory architecture.
• Serve as a technical authority on authentication technologies, with deep expertise in Microsoft’s Identity stack, including:
  • Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): tenant configuration, hybrid identity, conditional access, identity protection, and seamless SSO.
  • Active Directory (AD): expert-level design, architecture, optimization, group policy management, replication, and domain controller operations.
  • Microsoft Entra ID Governance: access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and privileged identity management (PIM).
  • Microsoft Entra External ID: B2B and B2C federation and external user collaboration.
• Provide expert-level guidance on directory services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS, ensuring secure and efficient identity resolution and authentication.
• Drive adoption of modern federation and authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, across internal and external platforms.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate IAM strategies with enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) through effective access controls and audit practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, recommending enhancements to authentication infrastructure and user experience.
• Mentor and coach team members, promoting technical excellence and career growth.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IAM platforms and services.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma (verified and completed prior to start) and 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security in a private, public, government, or military environment.

OR

• Bachelor's degree or higher (verified and completed prior to start) and Six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, IAM Engineering, or Information Security, in a private, public, government, or military environment.

AND

• Three (3) years of experience in a leadership or managerial role

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Expert-level experience in Active Directory design, architecture, and optimization
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Identity technologies including Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAP, and ADFS
• Strong understanding of federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate)
• Strong understanding of cloud identity management (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, SQL)
• Familiarity with CIAM, PKI, and