Jen Steffen Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Senior Director, Identity & Access Management | 2018 – PresentResponsible for IAM strategy, budget and leading teams in the areas of: SSOF, Directory Services, Privileged Access Management, Provisioning, Process and Certification, IAM Operations. Coordinated cross-functionality with tech and business to ensure win-win outcomes to move the company’s IAM strategy forward.Built business case to grow budget 75% and team size by 65% to improve identity and access footprint. Deliver complex, enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) efforts. Incorporate identity and cybersecurity best practices into vision and roadmap to address risk.Using agile/SAFe methodology, challenged and supported teams to deliver major outcomes including: improved security of data and environment through multi-factor authentication for ~30k IDs, access certification in a highly decentralized distribution model for ~20k IDs, automation of highest risk processes, & decommissioned numerous legacy domains.Collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise to develop cross-functional alignment and to ensure win-win outcomes to move the company’s IAM strategy forward. Find and develop talent, creating opportunities for each person to grow. Establish and foster a culture of trust and transparency. Translate complex business and technology models into clear and actionable information. Ask questions to surface new understanding and possibilities. Areas of accountability include: SSOF, Directory Services, Privileged Access Management, Provisioning, Process and Certification, IAM Operations.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

During this time started as Sr. Auditor and was promoted 3 times in 10 years to the Assistant Director role due to exceptional performance. Defined, led, and managed 3 year audit testing schedule, resources, auditors and budget for internal IT audits to assess greatest risk areas of the enterprise. Increased audit plan by 35% ensuring governance oversight and policy framework to adequately address risk. Developed audit strategy focused on future risks and designed innovative staffing model to address increased audit needs with minimal staff additions. Created common understanding of audit issues across levels and departments to effectively address risk. Planned, organized, and prioritized audits based on various internal and external time constraints, auditor skill sets, and interests to create opportunities for individuals to develop and grow while ensuring successful completion of the audit plan. Oversaw and lead various IT technical audits identifying and assessing risks and controls in place within the company to verify they address relevant risks, policies, procedures and appropriate regulations.Led department-wide innovation effort to transform audit work approach and improve processes. During this time started as Sr. Auditor and was promoted 4 times in 10 years due to exceptional performance.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Performed Domain Admin functions, Provisioning, Red Teaming, and PenTestingProtected infrastructure, systems, and networks through innovative solutions and rapid learning. Solely implemented, fine-tuned, and monitored email and web filtering solution for international network. Reduced volume of spam emails by 35% through tool introduction. Developed reporting to enable HR to make data-driven decisions. Performed Red team exercises and penetration testing to secure the network. Supported network backbone by programming and monitoring routers/switches.Senior IT Auditor | 2006 – 2008Performed internal audits of the Information Technology department saving time and approximately $1M by eliminating need for outside firm. Leveraged detailed technical understanding and business knowledge to perform Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing of IT systems to ensure compliance. Communicated audit reports to leadership for Board of Directors.

M.B.A., Mba

B.B.A. - Computer End User Technology, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications