Senior Manager, IT Active Directory

Heinz; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Sr. Manager – IT Active Directory responsible for overseeing operations and transformation of their IAM program. This role involves ensuring security controls, managing user access, and enhancing user experience while maintaining enterprise growth through strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Wellbeing programs

Flexible work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant information security experience.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Expertise in vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Active Directory and Entra ID security controls.
• Design and implement strategic initiatives for IAM.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable IAM solutions.

Skills

Information Security

Active Directory

Entra ID

Security Controls

Scripting

Networking Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerShell

Wireshark

Job description

The Sr. Manager – IT Active Directory will be a critical role responsible for the daily operations and transformation of Kraft Heinz’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) program. This position will oversee architecture, strategy, resource management, workload prioritization, and collaboration with partners to ensure operational excellence. The candidate should have a strong understanding of Active Directory and Entra to execute projects, handle daily activities, troubleshooting, and set clear goals and expectations. The role involves working closely with internal and external partners to understand business requirements, critical processes, and future strategies, aiming to improve user experience while modernizing legacy infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure Active Directory and Entra ID Security Controls are developed and enforced to comply with IAM standards and industry regulations.
• Identify weaknesses in Active Directory and Entra ID, and develop corrective action plans to mitigate risks with minimal user disruption.
• Design, implement, and support strategic initiatives, including the adoption of passwordless technologies.
• Manage Active Directory and Entra ID administration, including user management, authentication, policies, trust relationships, domain controllers, and replication.
• Oversee AD disaster recovery, AAD Connect, health monitoring, and troubleshoot related issues.
• Ensure the scalability and availability of the AD infrastructure to support enterprise growth.
• Collaborate with IAM, architecture, development, engineering teams, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and adaptable IAM solutions.
• Evaluate existing and future Active Directory standards and help define future architecture.
• Build strong partnerships through trust and value.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant information security experience or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, PKI, and other Identity Management solutions.
• Expertise in AD security, vulnerability management, and remediation.
• Experience implementing security initiatives and frameworks in flexible environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, batch, bash, and C#.
• Knowledge of networking tools and protocols including Wireshark, LDAP/LDAPS, SSL/TLS.
• Familiarity with standards like FIPS 140, NIST 800, and frameworks such as NIST CSF.

Our Total Rewards program offers a diverse range of benefits supporting our workforce and their families, aligning with Kraft Heinz’s values.

Bonus: Position eligible for performance-based bonus according to plan terms.

The offered compensation will consider internal equity and vary based on region, experience, and skills.

Benefits include: Healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellbeing programs, and more, tailored to meet employee needs.

Wellbeing initiatives: Programs supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial health, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work, and financial benefits.

Location: Chicago/Aon Center, Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact [e-mail] for assistance.