Senior Technical Lead - Identity and Access Management at Sysco

Sri Lanka

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
  • Advanced degree or IAM-related certifications
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in enterprise-scale identity environments
  • 8+ years in IAM or cybersecurity with expertise in Microsoft Entra ID
  • Strong PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API scripting for automation
  • Expertise with YubiKey for phishing-resistant MFA and certificate-based authentication
  • Familiarity with Okta and cross-platform identity integrations
  • Experience in large enterprises (100k+ users)
  • Certifications such as Microsoft SC-300, SC-100, or CISSP
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across the enterprise
  • Familiarity with endpoint management (Intune, Workspace One)

Responsibilities

  • Engineering, deploying, and managing identity protection controls in Microsoft Entra and Okta
  • Troubleshooting complex authentication and hybrid identity issues (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, WS-Fed, Kerberos, NTLM)
  • Developing and maintaining security policies, processes, and monitoring frameworks aligned with Sysco standards
  • Partnering with enterprise and cyber architecture teams to guide M&A onboarding and secure application integrations
  • Automating identity lifecycle operations using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API
  • Leading proof-of-concept initiatives and pilots to evaluate emerging technologies for large-scale adoption
  • Building and delivering dashboards and metrics on MFA adoption, device compliance, SSPR registration, and risky sign-ins
  • Mentoring and coaching junior engineers to build operational readiness

Skills

Identity and Access Management
Microsoft Entra
Authentication
Access Management
Hybrid Identity
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Architecture

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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