Sr. Directory Services Security Engineer

Job Title: Senior Directory Services Security Engineer 

Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Directory Services Security Engineer to join our dedicated cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be a key contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures within our directory services infrastructure. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical identity information. 

Responsibilities: 

• Architect and implement advanced security measures within directory services platforms, focusing on Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP technologies. 
• Lead efforts in defining and enforcing IAM policies, including access controls, role-based permissions, and authentication protocols. 
• Establish and enforce security standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational security policies. 
• Implement and oversee continuous monitoring mechanisms to detect and respond to security incidents promptly. Lead incident response efforts related to directory services. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional security teams to integrate directory services security measures with SIEM, firewalls, and other security technologies. 

• Troubleshoot issues where users are unable to access certain resources or are experiencing unauthorized access. 
• Enable new Okta capabilities including (but not limited to) MFA, Lifecycle management, custom workflows. 
• Work with various engineering teams to quickly enable SSO for POCs or production applications, enforcing SAML2.0 and OIDC 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science Information Security, or related field. Master's degree is a plus. 
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing security measures within directory services environments. 
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, and other directory technologies. 
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or related certifications. 
• Proven experience in leading security initiatives and projects. 

• Strong understanding of IAM principles, access controls, and authentication protocols. 
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 
• Experience with Windows, Lunix / Unix, scripting (Bash, Powershell, or Perl), Python LDAP, SQL. 

If you are a seasoned security professional with a passion for securing identity infrastructure, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position. Join us in shaping the future of our cybersecurity landscape. Apply today!