Active Directory Engineer

• The Active Directory Engineer will join the Level 3 Engineering team specializing in Active Directory. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various business units and technology sectors to research, design, and establish standards for the corporate Active Directory and its related environments.
• This position demands extensive expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server 2008/2012/2012 R2, MIIS, and/or FIM, along with a strong understanding of Windows security and associated technologies.
• The role is a vital contributor to our Engineering team, engaging in collaboration, governance, and oversight of all tasks associated with Active Directory.
• The engineer will develop enterprise-level designs for critical global projects, ensuring successful implementation through teamwork with project engineering and support personnel.
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive attitude are essential, along with the ability to tackle complex challenges effectively.
• The candidate will identify opportunities for innovation, service enhancement, and delivery improvement wherever feasible.
• Responsibilities include coordinating and leading projects throughout all design and implementation stages.
• Maintaining the architectural integrity of the Active Directory schema, trusts, OU structure, and related elements is crucial.
• The engineer will oversee Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management within the corporate Identity Management environment.
• This role serves as an escalation point for application support and troubleshooting, providing guidance and direction for resolving escalated issues and complex production application or system challenges.
• A minimum of 5 years of overall IT experience is required, including 3-5 years of experience with Microsoft Identity technologies.
• The candidate must demonstrate a progressive increase in responsibilities, showcasing advanced troubleshooting and technical skills.
• Expertise in AD, ADFS, and PKI within Windows Server 2008/2012/2012 R2 is essential.
• Proficient in administering Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Familiarity with DellQuest Active Directory Suite, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Forefront Identity Management is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of UNIX, DNS, DHCP, WINS, and DFS in a Windows 2008/2012 environment is required.
• The candidate must understand how to identify and apply industry best practices effectively.
• A strong foundation in infrastructure and server theories, principles, concepts, application infrastructure and standards, as well as networking fundamentals and Windows Physical Server architecture is necessary.
• Ability to convey technical issues in clear business terminology for end-users, while developing, documenting, and enforcing standards, security procedures, and controls to ensure the integrity of Windows Systems, Active Directory, and related systems is critical.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a regulated banking or financial environment is desired.

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree and MCSE certification are preferred.