About GPC Global Technology Center

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Information Security team as a vital contributor responsible for developing and managing all identity and access management (IAM) controls at Genuine Parts Company (GPC). The IAM program focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) infrastructure systems and applications, as well as Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.

The Principal Engineer, CIAM will ensure the effectiveness of IAM controls and lead initiatives to define and implement control improvements that mitigate risks and enhance efficiency. This role involves collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to establish high-performing project teams and oversee projects from initiation to production deployment.

As a leader in engineering, this role will drive IAM modernization, transformation, and execution for GPC’s unified IAM platforms. The ideal candidate must be a technologist and engineer at heart, comfortable with implementing new technologies and actively engaging in strategy execution. They should demonstrate a deep understanding of modern technology stacks and agile delivery models, a strong commitment to customer experience, and a proven track record in modernizing technologies.

Close collaboration and alignment with business teams, application development teams, and security teams are essential. Therefore, exceptional skills in building and maintaining strong working relationships, organizational savvy, and high-level communication and presentation abilities are critical. Additionally, the ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent will be vital for success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of progressive work experience in IAM delivery, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in IAM access management.

• Proven expertise in multiple disciplines, technologies, or processes related to IAM.

• Strong background in IAM products and solutions, including ForgeRock IGA, PingOne Advanced Services, CIAM IGA Tools, Directory Services, Access Management solutions, Cloud IAM services, and Microsoft Azure Active Directory.

• Proficiency with infrastructure techniques such as Cloud, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)/Single Sign-On (SSO).

• Expertise in IAM-related protocols such as Entra ID, Azure AD, Active Directory, LDAP, Ping LDAP, SAML, WS-Federation, OpenID, OAuth, SCIM, SOAP, REST, JSON, and XML/HTML.

• Ability to develop and execute strategies for managing customer identities, including user registration, authentication, authorization, and user profile management.

• Experience in developing and ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to step outside of their comfort zone to acquire new skills.

• Technically creative and open-minded.

• Thorough understanding of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and current threats to improve defenses for information systems and resources.

• Experience with Agile application development, support, and deployment.

Location:

Krakow/hybrid

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