IT Identity and Security Specialist

Shape Your World

At Alcoa you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it every Alcoan is a work-shaper team-shaper idea-shaper & world-shaper.

About the Role:

As a part of the Core Enterprise Computing team the Security Engineer role will focus on solutions engineering technical guidance and administration to support our vulnerability management program & identity and access program. These responsibilities will include improving and expanding vulnerability management tooling reviewing and improving security posture for identity and managing security tools.

Major activities/Key challenges:

• Evaluate vulnerability management initiatives including expanding our capabilities to identify security risks.
• Continuously assess and enhance the security posture of identity and access management systems ensuring robust configurations and compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure our security tools and solutions up to date leveraging the latest supported versions and industry advancements.
• Collaborate with other teams to design implement and optimize security solutions.
• Test new technologies and processes both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex identity and security related customer issues and requests delivering exceptional service and support.
• Provide clear project updates to customers and maintain accurate records in project tracking tools.
• Achieve impactful results which provide increased value to the company with minimal supervision demonstrating initiative and ownership.

What you can bring to the role:

Our values act with integrity operate with excellence care for people lead with courage are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education

• Advanced proficiency in vulnerability scanning and management tools.
• Experience working with Privileged Identity Management & Privileged Access Management tooling such as Entra CyberArk BeyondTrust.
• Working knowledge for identity security solutions encryption products server workload microsegmentation.

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science business math IT or related subject or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing systems in a large-scale enterprise IT environment.
• At least 3 years implementing shared infrastructure platforms or applications architecture.
• Strong communication skills able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated able to work independently and integrate feedback professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize deliver high-quality results and drive continuous improvement.
• Scripting and automation proficiency using PowerShell Python or other relevant languages.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Whats on Offer:

At Alcoa our care for people philosophy is backed by our excellent total rewards package that we provide our employees effective on your date of hire such as:

• Competitive compensation packages including pay-for-performance variable pay recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k) employer match up to 6% additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical Rx dental vision flexible spending account health savings account (generous employer contribution) life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date 12 paid holidays 7 illness days Care for Family leave up to 40 days up to 5 bereavement days maximum of 30 jury duty days and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

Note: While this role is remote the successful candidate will need to live within commuting distance to Pittsburgh as there will be meetings onsite that they will be requiured to attend.

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About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh allows employees to experience firsthand whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organizations highest-level executives the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office Pittsburgh itself is one of the countrys most livable and affordable cities combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real commitments to Inclusion Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe respectful and inclusive of all individuals free from discrimination bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a persons gender age race ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity religion nation of origin disability veteran status language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work be your authentic self and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.