Senior Manager, Authentication Engineer

Pfizer

. Develop and execute a comprehensive Authentication strategy .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $124,400 - $207,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing authentication strategies, with a strong focus on Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions. Proven ability to lead identity and access management initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.

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Identity And Access ManagementSingle Sign-On (SSO) SolutionsMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)IT Security Best PracticesIdentity Federation Technologies

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Hard Skills

Authentication ProtocolsSAMLOAuthOpenID ConnectIdentity Management FrameworksCloud-Based IAM SolutionsEncryptionTokenizationSecure ProtocolsKPI Development

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingCollaborative MindsetAdaptability To ChangeStakeholder AccountabilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

OktaAzure ADPing Identity

Industry Keywords

GDPRHIPAANISTSOXGXPGlobal EnvironmentAgile Work Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive Authentication strategy
Drive SSO adoption and improve the identity-management ecosystem
Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of SSO/MFA frameworks
Ensure authentication solutions are scalable, resilient, and integrated with internal and third-party services
Collaborate with IT, security, development, product, and business teams
Provide guidance on secure access-management best practices
Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, SOX, and GXP requirements
Lead development and implementation of authentication and authorization security controls
Evaluate and select identity-management tools, including SSO, MFA, and identity-federation solutions
Manage vendor and third-party-provider relationships
Lead investigation and resolution of SSO/MFA incidents
Improve login experiences, reduce friction, and increase user adoption
Develop KPIs and report on SSO performance, user engagement, security breaches, and related metrics
Lead and guide IAM support, engineering, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
6+ years of experience in identity and access management, including at least 4 years focused on Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
Strong background in IT security, authentication protocols, and IAM frameworks supporting SSO with greater than 50,000 users
Deep understanding of SSO technologies, including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Experience with identity federation, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and cloud-based IAM solutions
Knowledge of identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, or Ping Identity
Ability to solve highly complex authentication and authorization problems within a Global environment
Strong understanding of identity-management security best practices, including encryption, tokenization, and secure protocols
Experience leading IAM system support, engineering, and operations teams within a Global Business Unit
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GXP quality regulations and guidelines
Proven track record of managing and executing long-term complex projects and holding stakeholders accountable
Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment, with a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and proactive problem-solving
Periodic international and domestic travel required (less than 10%)
Must have permanent work authorization in the United States
Master’s degree in relevant discipline highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Bonus target of 17.5% of base salary through Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility