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M&T Bank · 2 weeks ago

Active Directory Engineering Team Lead

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $214K/yr

5+ years exp

M&T Bank is a financial institution seeking an Active Directory Engineering Team Lead to manage a cybersecurity team focused on Active Directory engineering and identity management. The role involves developing and implementing security measures, overseeing AD infrastructure, and ensuring the bank's cybersecurity objectives are met.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jenna Bissonette

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive plans, policies, and procedures for Active Directory architecture, identity governance, and access management

Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of AD infrastructure, including domain controllers, forests, trusts, and group policy objects (GPOs)

Create and implement security controls related to AD function(s) of oversight to mitigate risk and secure the bank

Oversee initiatives assessing the security implications of new/updated AD methodologies, including hybrid identity models and cloud integrations (e.g., Azure AD)

Partner with incident response teams to ensure AD-related response plans are regularly reviewed, updated, and tested against emerging threats such as credential theft and privilege escalation

Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies for AD monitoring, auditing, and automation (e.g., PowerShell scripting, identity lifecycle tools)

Partner with more senior Cybersecurity leaders to establish and maintain appropriate cyber controls, policies, and procedures

Develop and execute workforce plan, including recruiting and developing team members to align with their career goals and support the broader cyber team's needs

Contribute to the delivery of the Bankwide information security training and awareness program

Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure immediate function(s) of oversight meets the Cybersecurity objectives

Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations

Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management

Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand

Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable

Complete other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Active Directory engineeringIdentity managementCybersecurity principlesManagerial experienceSecurity controls implementationPowerShell scriptingPersuasive communicationPrioritization skillsRegulatory compliance understandingCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or work experience

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Cybersecurity principles

Minimum 4 years' work experience in/with the specific cybersecurity function

Minimum 1 year's managerial experience

Preferred

Minimum of 2 years' managerial experience

Proven ability to train and mentor cybersecurity individual contributors

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient persuasive communication skills to gain buy-in of others

Experience prioritizing across competing priorities and quickly changing landscape

Experience in a highly regulated industry environment

Understanding of financial services regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management practices

Company

M&T Bank

Glassdoor3.6

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose.

Founded in 1856

Buffalo, New York, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mtb.com

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