Senior Identity Engineer

Ignite IT•Suitland-Silver Hill, MD

About The Position

Ignite IT is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to oversee the health, performance, and evolution of our global directory services. This role is unique in that it combines high-level NetIQ eDirectory support with custom development responsibilities. You will not only maintain the directory infrastructure but also build custom drivers, connectors, and automated workflows to integrate our directory with a diverse ecosystem of cloud and on-premise applications.

Requirements

Directory Services: 5+ years of hands-on experience with NetIQ eDirectory and NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM). Deep understanding of X.500 standards and LDAPv3 protocols.
Development Skills: Proficient in Java or C++ for building custom extensions/plugins. Experience with JavaScript (ECMAScript) and XML/XSLT for IDM policy development.
Scripting: Advanced proficiency in Python, Perl, or Linux Shell scripting for automation and data correlation.
Web Services: Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and SOAP to bridge the gap between legacy directories and cloud-native applications.
Database Knowledge: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) for managing JDBC-based identity integrations.
Applicants selected must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government clearance.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Responsibilities

Directory Management: Design, deploy, and maintain a highly available NetIQ eDirectory environment across multiple platforms (Linux/Unix/Windows).
Custom Development: Develop and maintain custom NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM) drivers and workflows using XML, Java, and ECMAScript.
Tooling & Automation: Build custom support tools and monitoring scripts (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate provisioning, de-provisioning, directory health checks, replication monitoring, and mass data updates.
Integration: Develop and validate custom LDAP/JDBC connectors for integrating the directory with modern web services (REST/SOAP), USAccess SIP, and SQL databases.
Schema Engineering: Manage and extend custom eDirectory schemas to support new/existing application integration requirements while ensuring referential integrity and performance.
Security & Troubleshooting: Act as the Level 3 SME for complex authentication issues, directory corruption, and performance tuning (indexing and partitioning).