at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: Information Security Office
Salary/Grade: ITS/83
Job Summary:
The (AD) Active Directory Lead Engineer provides support for a complex environment(s).They provide expert knowledge, skillsets and subject matter expertise (SME) of Microsoft AD Architecture, infrastructure and identity integrations with various technologies and services.
In this role, you will apply your knowledge and skillsets to lead the MS team that provides support, consultation, design services, testing, documentation and implementation for Microsoft Active Directory, Cayosoft, CyberArk, Azure AD, Unity Sync and Windows based systems.That will include configuration/implementation ofnew functionality,versioning, modify existing set ups, and provide Tier 3 support for trouble shooting various issues or incidents.You will also provide an array of consultative information, guidance and/or assistance to various groups within NUIT as well as NU schools and units.
You will assist with strategic planning and will work to ensure that IAM systems/solutions are both resilient and adaptive to an evolving Identity landscape. You will work with stakeholders throughout Northwestern to implement IAM best practices and controls.
You will lead the MS Team in a supervisor capacity that includes work assignment, work evaluation/peer review, training, mentoring, and conduct performance evaluation reviews.Oversee operations and support for the teams infrastructure and services.Leads, instructs, directs, and checks the work of other engineers using full technical knowledge and thorough understanding of functionality.Provides supervision to and oversees the work of staff.Leads with the expectation that team members are cross-trained on all products and are staying on top of new skill development within the industry.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
Represent Identity & Access Management Department in collaborative and strategic initiatives, applying expertise and functioning as an integral part of the information security organization.
Contribute to yearly roadmap planning of the IAM portfolio.
Research and provide guidance/support in evaluating industry best practices, evaluating vendors, open source products and internally developed systems, cloud or SAAS solutions.
Participate in BTAA, CSG or other industry meetings or conferences to help ensure IAM stays on top of future functionality, products, trends and support.
Administration
Act as IAM point-of-contact for assigned MS team products and operations.
Serve as Tier 3 support and an escalation point for domain technology issues that cannot be solved by Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
Responsible for MS team operations to include - team performance, ownership of root cause analysis, problem management, documentation and communication for Identity Environment(s).
MS Team system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, system and key processes, reviewing system logs and verifying completion of scheduled tasks/jobs.
MS Team create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate trouble shooting steps.
Identify opportunities to innovate, extend and enhance service delivery where possible.
Monitor and evaluate systems and services for conformity to existing policies, standards, and guidelines
Engineer
Ability to make AD configuration changes, schema extensions/modifications, set up or modify GPO's, OU's, trusts, etc.
Architect, design and implement solutions for Active Directory infrastructure for efficiency and continuous improvement opportunities.
Ability to create powershell scripts, read code, utilize Git for versioning and use an orchestration tool like (Cloudbees, Rundeck or other) for automation.
Lead projects in the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions which advance strategic initiatives in IAM including projects affecting the overall posture of Northwestern University
Review existing Identity & Access Management practices, developing and implementing systems and solutions for additional controls, capabilities, or compliance
Implement recommendations for assigned projects, in consultation with project team(s) and/or other NUIT staff
Provide recommendations for continual process improvements across Identity & Access Management workflows
Draft and review documentation such as analyses of technical, administrative, or procedural issues; procedural documentation/playbooks; and team... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
