Senior Lead IAM and Infrastructure Security Engineer   (Remote)

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

The Team :

S&P Ratings Security team focuses on protecting our clients and users from all aspects of modern-day security threats. The mission of our team is to safeguard systems and data by developing innovative solutions for the biggest security challenges.

We are looking for a Principal security engineer responsible for development and implementation of security architecture and engineering best practices across S&P Ratings technology platforms.

The role provides Security engineering and Security Architecture consultation to build and enhance security in S&P Ratings Infrastructure and Services including IAM applications.

Responsibilities and Impact :

This position will work across software development, QA, SRE and Operations teams to identifycomponent and system level technical risks, identify and evaluate critical failure points, determine technical security controls to mitigate risks, prioritize and schedule controls with application development timelines, and work with cross functional teams to implement remediations.

This position is a senior technical role and will drive the IAM and Infrastructure security includingMicrosoft Active Directory and PKI security architecture, provide leadership to mature the security engineering program, develop security tooling, mentor others and be hands-on partner to our software, SRE and QA teams to deliver innovative and secure solutions.

A successful candidate for this position will be a technical leader to :

Lead the security architecture for S&P Global Ratings Microsoft Active Directory, Enterprise PKI and LDAP infrastructure

Responsible for recommending IAM and infrastructure security requirements for access control, including access administration, directory services

Provide expertise and consulting in SAML, SCIM, OAuth, or other integration APIs for IAM technologies, along with RBAC, PBAC, SOD, or risk-based access controls

Leverage and develop security integrations for solutions such as Sailpoint, OKTA, Azure AD, CyberArk

Collaborate with partner teams to develop cloud security standards and verify controls are implemented to standard

Provides architectural guidance and leadership on best practices regarding security in software development, user interface design frameworks, high performance messaging solutions, server side development, integrations and tools and technologies

Drives and guides the specification and realization of security architecture, with decisions driven by a clear focus on security risks facing the intended business based on customer or market requirements

Risk analysis, risk management, and communication of results with software / hardware development managers

Develop architecture, testing and auditing of IAM infrastructure, Cloud computing, and GenAI / LLM platforms

Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the discovery and investigation of critical security vulnerabilities

Compensation / Benefits Information : (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $170,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For :

Basic Required Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in IAM services, security engineering, DevOps, IT-security and / or technical risk management

Strong knowledge / expertise in implementing identity, access and directory solutions such as Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP.

You have experience assessing security posture of cloud resources

You have experience using infrastructure-as-code tools, (, Terraform), and modern development and deployment workflows (Docker containers, Kubernetes, CI / CD platforms)

You possess strong security fundamentals and have solid threat modeling and security architecture skills

Deep understanding of Internet technologies, DNS, TCP / IP networks (protocols, ports etc.) is required

Develops technical standards, testing, log analysis and vulnerability assessments; evaluating and recommending on procedures used to mitigate risks for Cloud platforms

Experience with cloud security analysis and design techniques

Experience with secrets / credential management systems, (, Vault, CyberArk)

Advanced knowledge in security best practices, principles, and common security frameworks such as OWASP, NIST and ISO

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines / tools ( ADO GIT, ADO pipelines, Boards, Build & Package tools)

Experience with or an understanding of modern authentication and authorization protocols and concepts, (OAuth , OIDC, WebAuthn / FIDO2, Zero Trust)

Experience with applied cryptography

Deep understanding of OSI layer, TCP / IP networks (protocols, ports, etc.,)

Experience with engineering logging & monitoring solutions with tools like Splunk

Experience with Agile methodology is desired

Experience with WAF, DDoS and other attack mitigation solutions

Knowledge of the following development practices and concepts - Lean principles, including Shift left, DevSecOps, CloudOps, continuous delivery

Experience working with various Database systems (, Oracle, Postgres)

About S&P Global Ratings

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction.

By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose :

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.

At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People :

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.

We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.

We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.

We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits :

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you and your career need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include :

Health & Wellness : Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime : Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning : Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future : Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks : It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics : From retail discounts to referral incentive awards small perks can make a big difference.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global :

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation Powering Global Markets.

Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ( the Policy ) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading.

The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings.

Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest.

Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.