Job Specifications
Role: Security engineer/ IAM engineer
Location: Plano, Texas
Note: Candidates should be able to go for an onsite interview in Vanguard office in Plano, Charlotte, Malvern or Phoenix. Only 1 interview!
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
LDAP Directory Engineering:
Design, deploy, and maintain LDAP directory infrastructure (e.g., OpenLDAP, PingDirectory, Active Directory or other directory systems).
Configure directory schemas, manage directory trees, and enforce robust access control policies.
Monitor directory performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply necessary upgrades or patches.
Implement replication, synchronization, and high-availability solutions to ensure directory service resilience.
Integration and Identity Management:
Integrate LDAP services with authentication platforms (e.g., SSO, MFA, IAM solutions).
Collaborate with application teams to optimize directory queries and application access.
Support identity federation and secure authentication mechanisms.
DevOps & Automation:
Automate deployments and updates using tools like Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for directory provisioning and updates.
Monitor infrastructure using Prometheus, Grafana or Splunk.
Implement cloud-native solutions to enhance directory services scalability and resilience.
Java Integration & Development:
Develop Java applications to test and validate LDAP and JDBC connections.
Build custom LDAP adapters and connectors using Java for integration with databases like PostgreSQL.
Use Java-based APIs (e.g., JNDI) to interface with LDAP directories.
Security and Compliance:
Apply DevSecOps principles to safeguard directories.
Perform/conduct audits and ensure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Implement directory backup, disaster recovery, and incident response mechanisms.
Collaboration and Documentation:
Act as SME for LDAP technologies and best practices
Provide documentation, training, and knowledge sharing
Lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
Expertise in LDAP systems (OpenLDAP, Active Directory, Oracle Directory Server)
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to lead projects and work independently