| Job Description | Narrative Description of Position: Identity Management & Administration: - Design, implement, and manage hybrid Active Directory (AD) environments and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
- Integrate systems and applications with centralized authentication solutions
- Administer identity federation services such as Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Manage directory synchronization tools like Azure AD Connect or Okta
Security & Compliance: - Implement security measures to protect AD/Entra ID environments against vulnerabilities
- Ensure compliance with CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
- Conduct regular disaster recovery exercises for AD/Entra ID environments
- Develop and enforce security baselines and policies for identity services
Operational Excellence: - Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and resolve high-severity incidents
- Automate processes using PowerShell scripting or other tools to enhance efficiency
- Conduct regular health checks of identity platforms to ensure operational stability
- Maintain detailed technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collaboration & Leadership: - Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams
- Mentor junior engineers and operational teams on best practices
- Participate in architectural discussions to design scalable, secure solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align identity services with business needs
- What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
- Any of the following combinations of education (in Computer Science, Systems Security, or similar) and relevant experience:
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
- Associate's degree and 7 years of experience
- High school diploma or GED and 9 years of experience
- Experience should include Active Directory/Entra ID engineering and experience managing environments containing sensitive data (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (on-premises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
- Expertise in authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation tasks
- Experience with disaster recovery planning for directory services
- Familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPO), AD replication, backup/restoration processes
- Strong understanding of identity security best practices
- Experience implementing privileged access management (PAM) solutions
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA
- Strong problem-solving abilities under pressure
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams
- High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risks
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications): - Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC300) or MCSE: Core Infrastructure
- Expertise with Microsoft Azure
- Expertise with Entra ID
- Experience in domain consolidation or migration projects
- Knowledge of modern access control models (RBAC, PBAC)
- Exposure to AI/ML tools for enhancing IT operations
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