OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Although we're an apparel and footwear-focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Sportswear’s Digital Technology (CDT) group enables an IT infrastructure and applications across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams support in-store, mobile, and data platforms to enhance customer interface and service in an ever-evolving industry.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) team designs, implements, and maintains IAM solutions for the global enterprise. This position requires expertise in IAM concepts like Single Sign On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Identity Providers (IdP) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Design & Implementation: Support the design, deployment, and configuration of IAM solutions including but not limited to identity governance, access management, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies.
• Integration: Oversee and maintain the integration of IAM systems with various applications, directories, and platforms.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure IAM systems are compliant with relevant security standards and regulations. Perform regular security assessments and audits.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for IAM-related issues. Resolve complex technical problems and provide solutions to enhance system performance and security.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain detailed documentation for IAM systems, processes, and procedures. Generate reports and provide insights on system performance and security posture.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IAM engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging IAM technologies and industry trends. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance IAM capabilities and efficiencies.

YOU ARE

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in the information security discipline within an organization function or business.  
• Knowledgeable of industry and regulatory security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, SOX, PCI/DSS, GDPR).  

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience supporting IAM capabilities.
• Expertise in IAM technologies (e.g., Active Directory AD, Entra ID, PAM solutions)
• Strong knowledge of LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and other authentication/authorization protocols.
• Experience with Group Policies (GPOs) and Conditional Access Polices.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their IAM capabilities.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.