Sr. Engineer, IS and Cyber Security

Yazaki North America; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America in Canton is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to join their Cybersecurity team. The role involves leading the design and architecture of IAM solutions, defining standards, evaluating tools, and ensuring alignment with the cybersecurity strategy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, over 6 years of experience in IAM or cybersecurity, and strong knowledge of authentication and identity lifecycle management. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT architecture.
• Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
• Preferred certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of IAM solutions.
• Define standards and guide implementation of IGA, PAM, MFA, and SSO capabilities.
• Evaluate and support implementation of IAM tools and platforms.

Skills

IAM expertise

Cybersecurity knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CyberArk

SailPoint

Entra ID

Job description

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What We Are Looking For

Yazaki is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to join our Cybersecurity team in Canton, MI. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the design and architecture of IAM solutions, including identity lifecycle, access governance, and privileged access
• Define standards and guide implementation of IGA, PAM, MFA, and SSO capabilities
• Evaluate and support the implementation of IAM tools and platforms
• Partner with IT and business teams to integrate IAM across systems and applications
• Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and enterprise architecture
• Identify opportunities to improve security, efficiency, and user experience

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT architecture
• Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management
• Experience with PAM and/or IGA tools (e.g., CyberArk, SailPoint, Entra ID)
• Background in Active Directory and enterprise authentication technologies
• Preferred certifications such as CISSP or CISM
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills

What We Can Provide You

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.