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Position SummarySony Corporation of America, is seeking a Principal Engineer, Identity Security, to join the Corporate Information Security Department and Global Security Incident Response Team located in Reston, Virginia in a remote or hybrid role.
This position will report to the Senior Manager, Cyber Defense Engineering. The individual will be responsible for working directly with Sony’s Global Information Services to review and advise on the security engineering, design, and support implementation to a wide variety of areas including Active Directory, Entra ID, M365, cloud, networking, file storage, product selection, and more.
The Cyber Defense team is a pivotal part of Sony’s program to secure its information assets, services, and the products that depend on them, building trust with customers and stakeholders and protecting the privacy of Sony’s customers. 
Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support security engineering efforts for Microsoft and Identity Management platforms, including developing and executing strategies to enhance Active Directory and Entra ID security, designing and securing complex environments, and collaborating on global initiatives.
• Support and lead identity-related security incidents and contribute to the development of threat detection rules and response engineering operations.
• Review and assess new system designs and infrastructure modifications for security implications and configure and deploy cybersecurity tools across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Onboard and integrate data from systems into GSIRT’s SIEM system. Evaluate, produce, and improve operational processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Assess vulnerabilities and security risks for potential impact to SGCs and work with SGCs to prioritize remediation or deployment of mitigating controls.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other security engineers and team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security governance, legal, privacy, application development, and external vendors to ensure the security of Sony systems.
• Role requires flexible work hours and on-call duties during non-standard business hours to support the needs of global businesses.
• Other duties related to cyber defense as assigned.

Qualifications For PositionYour qualifications and experience should include: 

• At least 10 years of experience in enterprise-level security engineering, including configuration management, handling identity-related security incidents, and managing complex Active Directory environments.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, M365, and Azure Cloud, including advanced features such as OAuth flows, Zero Trust, passwordless authentication, and multi-domain Active Directory management.
• In-depth knowledge of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth2, Kerberos, LDAP).
• In-depth knowledge of security controls applicable to on premises and cloud environments.
• Experience with Azure Cloud security, including the use of Azure Policy for auditing and automating configuration changes.
• Proficient in automation and troubleshooting using scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) and command-line interfaces, with experience in automating identity management tasks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile project management, with a preference for tools like GitLab.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Experience with device management using Intune is a plus.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.
Benefits:  
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
 What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs

 
Other Programs: 

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
• Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $195,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of AmericaSony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.