Assistant Vice President, Authentication and Directory Services

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior analyst responsible for technical engineering of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure AD) services across EMEA.
• Implement and maintain advanced security protocols including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of applications to authentication services, facilitating seamless integration with SSO solutions.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues related to authentication failures, directory synchronisation, and access management; resolve BAU incidents through thorough troubleshooting and analysis.
• Support the development of strategic direction for Authentication & Directory Services by contributing technical insights and collaborating with other teams within MUFG.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical guides that communicate complex information clearly to both peers and less experienced colleagues.
• Oversee daily management of authentication platforms by monitoring service availability, health metrics, performance alerts, and maintaining operational documentation.
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Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. Authentication and Directory Services Engineer - Assistant Vice President MUFG, one of the world's most respected financial groups, is seeking an Authentication and Directory Services Engineer AVP to join their IT Security team in London. This role offers you the chance to work within a global network that values integrity, responsibility, and transparency, while supporting critical authentication and directory services across EMEA. MUFG's commitment to nurturing talent means you'll benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to support your professional growth. If you are passionate about cyber security, identity management, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a leading financial institution. Join a globally renowned financial group with over 150,000 employees and a strong presence in more than 50 countries, offering unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development. Work within a supportive IT Security team focused on delivering secure authentication services using cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and automation scripting. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and continuous training opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and advance your career within a culture built on integrity, fairness, and transparency.

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