LDAP Engineer

Responsibilities

• LDAP Directory ManagementDesign deploy configure and maintain LDAP directories ensuring high availability performance and security.
• Develop and enforce LDAP directory schemas access controls and data integrity standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LDAP-related issues minimizing downtime and optimizing response times.
• Maintain and document all LDAP directory configurations processes and dependencies.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM):
• Integrate LDAP solutions with identity and access management systems to enforce authentication and authorization policies.
• Ensure seamless connectivity between LDAP and enterprise applications including SSO (Single Sign-On) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
• Monitor directory health usage and trends to anticipate capacity and scaling requirements.

DevOps Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines to streamline LDAP directory deployments updates and patches.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems using DevOps tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana) to ensure the health and performance of directory services.
• Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible Puppet or Chef to maintain consistent LDAP system configurations.
• Collaborate with development IT and security teams to ensure the smooth integration of directory services within DevOps workflows.

Security and Compliance:

• Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure LDAP directories adhere to organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
• Proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement patches updates and fixes to mitigate risks.
• Perform regular audits to validate LDAP configurations align with best practices.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for LDAP and directory services across the organization.
• Lead a team or collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute directory services initiatives.
• Provide mentorship training and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.

Qualification

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. Advanced certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise with LDAP directory services (e.g. OpenLDAP Ping Directory Oracle Unified Directory).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python Bash or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab Azure DevOps).
• Working knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible Chef or Puppet).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and container technologies (Docker Kubernetes).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with integrating LDAP directories into modern IAM systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps monitoring and logging tools (e.g. ELK Stack Datadog Splunk).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Security concepts and architectures.