What are the responsibilities and job description for the Active Directory Lead Engineer position at Candescent?
Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.
We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.
Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.
Position Summary & Key Areas Of Responsibility
The incumbent will be part of the Information Technology Services (ITS) organization responsible for enabling End-User Computing for CANDESCENT’s 40,000 workforce. They will participate in a diverse team of individuals in the Americas and India. This position is responsible for providing solution development and third-level support for windows clients and client applications for CANDESCENT. The role requires both broad and deep technology knowledge and the ability to take a solution through the solution development lifecycle, including solution planning, solution design and specification, solution construction, test process definition and planning, solution debugging, solution configuration management, unit, and system acceptance testing, knowledge transfer and solution support and documentation. The role requires a technically strong individual who is resourceful and confident under pressure.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Include
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.
Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.
Position Summary & Key Areas Of Responsibility
The incumbent will be part of the Information Technology Services (ITS) organization responsible for enabling End-User Computing for CANDESCENT’s 40,000 workforce. They will participate in a diverse team of individuals in the Americas and India. This position is responsible for providing solution development and third-level support for windows clients and client applications for CANDESCENT. The role requires both broad and deep technology knowledge and the ability to take a solution through the solution development lifecycle, including solution planning, solution design and specification, solution construction, test process definition and planning, solution debugging, solution configuration management, unit, and system acceptance testing, knowledge transfer and solution support and documentation. The role requires a technically strong individual who is resourceful and confident under pressure.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Include
- Analyze, design, deploy, and support secure and productive Identity and Access Management solutions to support globally dispersed business applications.
- Able to manage Azure subscriptions and resources; implement and manage storage; deploy and manage virtual machines; configure and manage virtual networks; and manage identities.
- Improve CANDESCENT’s capabilities and saturation of SSO solutions while ensuring secure access to systems and data.
- Improve CANDESCENT’s capabilities and saturation of centralized account and role provisioning and de-provisioning.
- Work with business IT managers to understand business requirements, enterprise IT standards, and other considerations influencing how IAM solutions and services should perform and operate.
- Strong Independent contributor – Self-motivated to meet clearly defined goals with a high degree of independence. Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive. (i.e.: Response quickly; takes independent action; goes above and beyond)
- Ability to network – Effectively navigates a matrix organization and teams well with others in this matrix to achieve common goals. Builds working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. (i.e. Use effective interpersonal skills; clarifies details; facilitate agreement)
- Strong communication skills – Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups. (i.e.Organizes communication; adjusts to the audience; ensures understanding; comprehends communication from others.)
- Applied Learning - Assimilates and applies new job-related information on time. (i.e. Quickly gains knowledge, understanding, or skill; applies knowledge or skill; quickly learns to apply new technology)
- College degree with 8 years of Identity Access Management experience. Will consider additional industry experience in place of a degree.
- Experience deploying and supporting enterprise authentication solutions, including Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, OKTA, and ForgeRock OpenAM.
- Extensive technical experience with account and access management solutions (AD provisioning, application authorization management, and identity governance).
- Experience with implementing new security and governance policies while balancing end-user productivity.
- Active Directory deployment and stewardship.
- Azure AD & OKTA deployment, governance, and operations.
- Experience with authentication standards, including SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2.
- Microsoft PowerShell experience.
- Office 365 tenant administration and governance
- Advanced experience and creativity with system and application troubleshooting.
- Strong written and oral communications skills to convey complex technical topics.
- Application design experience is a plus (Java, XML, .Net, Azure Claims Rules, REST, etc.).
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
