Senior Solutions Architect, Identity and Access Management

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking a highly skilled Identity Management Professional to join our team as a platform and solutions architect. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting, deploying, and optimizing enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise, hands-on experience, and a passion for driving secure digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Identity Governance (IGA), Entra External ID, and support integrations and with on-premises Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments.
• Oversee architecture for single sign-on and enhance automation efforts for application integration to Corning’s single sign-on platform adhering to policy and best practices.
• Lead identity transformation projects, including migrations, cloud integrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for authentication, authorization, and identity governance.  Maintain internal roadmap to align with vendor solutions and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate identity solutions with business applications, cloud services, and third-party platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity-related technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Advise stakeholders on identity security strategies, compliance requirements (such as MFA, Conditional Access), and emerging trends.
• Document solution architectures, implementation procedures, and operational guidelines and work with operational teams to incorporate into runbooks and operating procedures.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to IT staff and end-users as needed.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect) preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft identity and access management solutions or equivalent Identity Management Platform
• Proven track record of successful technical implementations and enterprise-scale identity transformations
• Strong command of the Microsoft Entra product family: Microsoft Entra ID, including Premium features (e.g., Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, Identity Protection), and Microsoft Entra Identity Governance (IGA)
• On-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Federation Services (AD FS), and Group Policy
• Microsoft Entra Connect, AD synchronization, and hybrid identity management
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team including internal resources and external partners
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Microsoft identity technologies