Directory Services Engineer, VP

BlackRock • Athens, GA

451d • Remote

About The Position

BlackRock is seeking a Directory Services Engineer to design and build Active Directory, Azure AD, and related authentication systems. This role involves ensuring system reliability and compliance with security standards while collaborating with IT security teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and experience in managing high availability systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Directory Services administration and engineering.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), ADFS, Group Policy, OIDC / SAML and PKI technologies.
• Proficiency in using Azure DevOps, Splunk, Okta, and PowerShell for system management.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices, experience in inventory management, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing system licensing.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Azure Pipelines and Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Directory Services environments across various hosting platforms both on-prem and in cloud (Azure and AWS).
• Design and manage multiple Active Directory forests and domains as well as Azure AD (Entra ID) across multiple tenants.
• Execute integrations of new domains arising from M&A activity.
• Implement and manage OIDC / SAML auth for systems and application access with SSO.
• Assist in migration of PKI from Windows CA to KeyFactor.
• Maintain and enhance the CyberArk password vault infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to various Directory Services configurations, processes, and service records.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to establish and maintain security baselines, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards.
• Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation of tasks, system management, and troubleshooting.
• Manage relevant licensing for Directory Services systems, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees