Active Directory Engineer â Specialist
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Job Description
Job Description
Join a worldclass academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as an Active DirectoryEngineer Specialist in our Information Security department. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed.
This individual will be part of the Security Engineering team and will play a key role in Active Directory modernization hybrid cloud identity integration domain consolidation and enterprisegrade SSO solutions. This position helps administer and provides leadership of the daytoday operations of key system environment(s). Assists in the design administration analysis evaluation troubleshooting and documenting of complex existing technology systems (e.g. technical platforms SAN solutions email systems network operating systems etc.). Technical professional (subject matter expert) to assist with more complex testing and analysis of all elements of the systems capabilities. Understands the business impact of events and decisions made relating to system changes/enhancements. Helps make decisions and determine policy to maximize system availability.
Essential Job Functions
- Architect implement and support hybrid identity infrastructure integrating onprem Active Directory with cloudbased services (e.g. Azure AD Entra ID Okta AWS IAM).
- Lead domain migration and consolidation projects across complex enterprise environments.
- Manage and optimize LDAP directories and identity sync tools between internal and external systems.
- Design and maintain secure scalable SSO configurations using SAML OAuth OIDC and federation technologies.
- Develop and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs) domain trusts and domain controller health.
- Responsible for all activities related to system administration and continually reviews and improves the current process and procedures.
- Analyzes causes of issues delays or problems and takes necessary corrective action to alleviate problem areas.
- Ensures longterm requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
- Responsible for the installation maintenance configuration and integrity of systems software.
- Maintains and upgrades hardware and software including technical architecture related to hardware and basic network connectivity.
- Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
- Establishes/recommends policies on system use and services.
- Responsible for design support and implementation of Disaster Recovery and High Availability plans.
- Acts as resource for other Security Engineers and mentors less experienced Security Engineers.
- Stays current with system technology and trends.
Required Qualifications
- BS or BA degree Computer Science Engineering or equivalent education training or work experience
- Experience in AD Domain consolidation
- Experience working with domain trusts and multiforest / multidomain organizations
- Knowledge of modern Directory Services architectures
- Experience with EntraID / Azure Active Directory
- Experience with onprem Cloud and hybrid directory environments
- Handson experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting
- Familiarity with identity federation (ADFS SAML OAuth) and hybrid identity configurations
- Understanding of security best practices for AD including tiered administration models
- Familiarity with identity governance and privileged access management solutions
- Independent problemsolver with ability to sort through issues and conducts comparative analysis of multiple solutions (i.e. skilled in problem analysis; pays very close attention to detail)
- Able to work in a team environment or independently
- Excellent listening and organizational skills with emphasis on detail and followthrough
- Able to organize and delegate tasks coordinate projects and be willing to advise others
- Skilled in project management and work plan development and implementation
- Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Healthcare experience
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Location: Remote
- Unit/Department: Information Security Office
- CBA Code: NonUnion
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a fulltime equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits UChicago Medicine.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
