Architect Enterprise Security

$105,600 - $150,400/Yr

JetBlue Airways - Long Island City, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Long Island City, NY

Air Transportation

About the position

The Enterprise Security Architect, Identity Architect at JetBlue Airways Corporation is a pivotal role responsible for developing, documenting, and disseminating information security architectural standards across all Information Technology groups within the organization. This position focuses on supporting the full identity lifecycle management, ensuring that robust security measures are integrated into systems during development and maintained for production systems. The Architect will drive the implementation and adoption of key Identity Management technologies and processes, ensuring that security standards align with business goals and customer needs. In this role, the Architect will lead the design and architecture of JetBlue's identity landscape, applying a deep understanding of authentication and authorization concepts to develop strategies that safeguard sensitive data and grant appropriate access. The Architect will design and implement multi-factor authentication mechanisms, utilize federation technologies such as OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, and WS-FED, and leverage Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions like Okta and Microsoft to integrate identity services seamlessly into the environment. Additionally, the Architect will develop strategies for managing the entire lifecycle of identities, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control. The position requires collaboration with multifunctional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective identity solutions. The Architect will also be responsible for diagnosing and resolving identity-related issues, ensuring smooth operation of systems, and sharing knowledge with junior team members to foster a collaborative environment. Participation in project management activities and enterprise architecture reviews is also expected to drive the overall technology direction for JetBlue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of the identity landscape, ensuring robust and scalable solutions that align with business goals and security standards.
• Develop strategies for managing the entire lifecycle of identities, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control.
• Design and implement multi-factor authentication mechanisms to enhance system security and protect user identities.
• Implement federation technologies like OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, and WS-FED to enable secure single sign-on (SSO) experiences.
• Leverage knowledge of Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions such as Okta and Microsoft to integrate identity services into the environment.
• Utilize modern cloud languages and scripting to automate identity-related tasks and enhance system efficiency.
• Partner with multifunctional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective identity solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve identity-related issues, ensuring smooth operation of systems.
• Share knowledge and expertise with junior team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
• Participate in project management activities and enterprise architecture reviews to drive overall technology direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Three (3) years of Identity and Access Management experience, with a solid grasp of authentication, authorization, multi-factor authentication, and federation concepts.
• Three (3) years of information security experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment as a productive and cordial team player.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced multi-team environment.
• Ability to present to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work to deadlines with quick turnaround.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Available for overnight travel (10%).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience in building business applications for the aviation industry.
• Strong understanding of federation technologies like OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, etc.
• Knowledge of identity lifecycle management.
• Understanding of intruder techniques and methods to protect against known attack techniques.
• Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership, project, and team-building skills.

Benefits

• Access to healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Crewmember stock purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Free space available travel on JetBlue
• Potential for performance bonuses
• Paid time off and holidays