Grade Level (for internal use):
12S&P Global Corporate
About the Role: Senior Lead Information Security Engineer (Identity and Access Management)
The Team: Our Identity Security Engineering team is at the forefront of protecting S&P Global's digital infrastructure through innovative identity verification and access management solutions. We operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where technical excellence meets strategic security thinking, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge authentication technologies. The team values continuous learning, proactive problem-solving, and building scalable security solutions that protect our global workforce and contractor ecosystem.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Architect and maintain comprehensive identity verification workflows for workforce and third-party integrations across enterprise systems
Design and implement secure identity verification solutions for high-assurance use cases including MFA resets, password recovery, and contractor lifecycle management
Integrate identity verification APIs and biometric technologies with enterprise identity platforms such as Entra ID, Ping, Okta, and IGA/IAM systems
Automate manual verification processes through workflow engines, API integrations, and event-driven pipelines to improve operational efficiency
Develop monitoring, alerting, and dashboard solutions to track verification failures, fraud attempts, and maintain SLA compliance
Lead the implementation of passwordless authentication strategies and secure credential enrollment/revocation flows at enterprise scale
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
10+ years of experience in identity and access management with strong understanding of identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, WebAuthn/FIDO2, and SCIM provisioning
Proven experience integrating identity verification APIs and SDKs with enterprise systems including IDP/SSO platforms such as Entra ID, Ping, or Okta
Hands-on experience with identity lifecycle automation (JML) and workflow orchestration tools such as SailPoint, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret security logs and integrate with SIEM/SOAR frameworks
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with identity proofing vendors and implementing passwordless authentication strategies at enterprise scale
Knowledge of SaaS security platforms, threat detection systems, and experience protecting contractor ecosystems at volume
Familiarity with cryptographic technologies including signing, hashing, key rotation, and certificate management workflows
Experience with risk engines, adaptive authentication models, and fraud detection mechanisms
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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