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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.

Specifications of Position:

Specifications

Descriptions of Specifications

MINIMUM SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have to be accepted for consideration for this position.

Level of Education

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

Years of experience in Position Title

Two plus years' experience architecting or administering Entra ID environments.

DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS: Not required, but desire experience in these specifications for this position.

ITSM

Strong understanding of ITIL or IT Service Management frameworks

Technology

Experience should include Active Directory/Entra ID engineering and experience managing environments containing sensitive data (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).

Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (on-premises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID

Productivity Tools

Proficiency with documentation and content development tools, i.e. Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Confluence, SharePoint, etc.

Communications Requirements

Communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences through well-structured documentation, ensuring accuracy, usability, and consistency across all formats

Work Environment

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid telework/onsite office environment.