Vice President, Directory Services Engineer

About this role

We are looking for a Directory Services engineering lead who will be responsible for designing and building Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Active Directory Federation Services, Conditional Access, Public Key Infrastructure and OIDC/SAML based authentication systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, a proven track record of maintaining high availability and performance, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing systems & licensing.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for team of 4 Directory Services engineers
• Design, build, and maintain Directory Services environments across various hosting platforms both on-prem and in cloud (Azure and AWS), ensuring system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with security standards
• Design and manage multiple Active Directory forests and domains as well as Azure AD (Entra ID) across multiple tenants
• Execute integrations of new domains arising from M&A activity
• Implement and manage OIDC / SAML auth for systems and application access with SSO
• Assist in migration of PKI from Windows CA to KeyFactor
• Maintain and enhance the CyberArk password vault infrastructure
• Develop and maintain documentation related to various Directory Services configurations, processes, and service records
• Collaborate with IT security teams to establish and maintain security baselines, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards
• Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation of tasks, system management, and troubleshooting
• Manage relevant licensing for Directory Services systems, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations
• Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform and Azure DevOps

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Directory Services administration and engineering
• Strong experience with Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), ADFS, Group Policy, OIDC / SAML and PKI technologies
• Proficiency in using Azure DevOps, Splunk, Okta, and PowerShell for system management
• Knowledge of ITIL practices, experience in inventory management, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing system licensing
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Azure Pipelines and Terraform
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Compensation

For Atlanta, GA and PR2-Princeton - 1 University Square Drive, the salary range is USD$148,000.00 - USD$200,000.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.

For other locations, the salary range is USD$138,000.00 - USD$186,500.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees.