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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Take on a pivotal role in crafting and securing CPKC’s identity and authentication technologies. From designing next-generation Active Directory solutions to improving privileged access and single sign-on systems, you'll tackle complex challenges with innovation and leadership. As a trusted expert, your work will drive the resilience and scalability of critical systems while collaborating across teams for impactful, enterprise-wide solutions.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Design, implement, and support Active Directory, group policies, privileged access management, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication systems
  • Manage Azure Active Directory (AD) replication and authentication processes while ensuring system reliability through automation and monitoring
  • Lead root cause analysis for incidents and problems, driving resolutions and improving system performance
  • Collaborate with vendors on product roadmaps, upgrades, and integrations to optimize authentication infrastructure
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical communication
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to colleagues while participating in 24/7 on-call rotations
  • Follow change and configuration management processes to maintain compliance with corporate architecture standards
  • Drive large-scale projects with meaningful complexity while representing CPKC’s Vision, Values, and Culture

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with a preference for Industry certifications like Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  • 7+ years of experience in Active Directory design, deployment, or administration including expertise in Kerberos, Windows Authentication, digital certificates, and security tokens
  • 3+ years of advanced skills in designing and integrating application authentication solutions into enterprise infrastructures
  • Knowledge of tools such as AD Audit and Varonis for reporting, alerting, and monitoring Active Directory environments
  • Familiarity with Azure Active Directory replication, authentication, and secure cloud-based solutions

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Performance incentive plan
  • Annual fitness subsidy
  • Part-time studies program

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

 

Background Investigation

  • Criminal history check
  • Education verification
  • Professional references
  • Social Security Number verification

 

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

 

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

 

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

 

  • Req ID: 104753
  • Department: Information Services & Network Service Centre (NSC)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Non-Union
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Country: United States
  • % of Travel: 0-10%
  • # of Positions: 1
  • Job Grade: 4
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

 

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