Engineer, Directory Services (Project Hire)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Associate Engineer, Directory Services is accountable for architectural and operational support of the Microsoft Active Directory environment across Universal Destinations & Experiences. Overall responsibilities include problem resolution, automation, planning and testing, patching and product life cycle management.

Requirements

3+ years in Directory Services analyst or security specialist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in Active Directory (AD) and working knowledge of tools currently available to support AD.
Experience of Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPO) and OUs.
Understanding of basic networking concepts
Deep technical understanding of MS Active Directory Domain Services.
Server hardware experience, out-of-band management and patching.
Knowledge of password vault solutions, JITA access and virtualization: Netwrix, CyberArk, Hyper-V.
Experience creating and maintaining architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools

Responsibilities

Supporting the operational infrastructure of the Active Directory (AD) environment.
Develop reports and tools to help manage the Active Directory environment.
This includes managing documentation of AD, OUs and GPOs.
Maintaining Identity Objects and Forests within Microsoft Active Directory.
Managing group memberships and understanding group scopes (global, universal, domain local
Performing product life cycle management for the active directory environment and associated hardware/software
Performing product life cycle management for the active directory environment and associated hardware/software.
Schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, server backups and server hardening.
Schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, server backups and server hardening.
Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated resources for system administration and appropriate use.
Create and maintain required reports and MS Visio infrastructure diagrams.
Assist upper management with Active Directory administration and support.
Assist in configuration, testing and implementation of supporting hardware and applications.
Must stay abreast of all leading technologies surrounding access management, task coordination, incident management, and project delivery and performs related duties as required.
Assists Directory Services team in providing input and representation on key security initiatives and projects.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.