Senior Directory Services Engineer

The Senior Directory Services Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design and management of enterprise directory services. This role requires extensive knowledge and experience with Active Directory and other directory services platforms. Expert knowledge of DNS is also expected. The role also requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new concepts and technologies across a wide range of technologies.

Focus Areas and Specialties:

Active Directory

Entra ID

DNS

PowerShell

Responsibilities

Management and knowledge of DNS, DNS security, and complex DNS configurations

Manage engineering, design and lifecycle management for multiple Active Directory and Entra ID environments

Provide leadership in technical standards, architectural roadmaps and best practices for directory services

Plan and designs forest and domain redesigns, modernization of legacy domains, and other strategic initiatives related to directory services

Partner with security and network teams to align security, compliance and business requirements

Ability to work alone or in a team environment

Advise and recommend architectural strategies, processes, and methodologies.

Serve as subject matter expert for directory services and DNS

Maintain detailed documentation for projects, including architectural designs, changes, specifications, and guidelines

Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with stakeholders on complex topics while providing guidance and solutions

Manage authorization and authentication protocols, Kerberos, SAML, NTLM, etc.

Experience with OpenLDAP

Education and Experience

Industry experience - minimum 10 years at the Expert level.

Industry Certifications or advanced training: MCSE or other related Microsoft certifications)

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience leading complex directory services projects including modernization, migrations, and consolidations

Other Skills and Qualities of a Successful Candidate

Server virtualization - on-prem & public cloud

Python experience

Microsoft Graph

Infoblox, DDNS, Public cloud DNS

Group Policy objects

Mastery of business applications such as Microsoft Office, Visio, Teams, Zoom, etc.

The base pay range for this role is $130,350 to $200,750 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies, including;

4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

11 paid holidays

Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview ( )

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.