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Lead Active Directory Engineer/Azure Active Directory Engineer

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TIAA

Lead Active Directory Engineer/Azure Active Directory Engineer

Chicago, IL

Currently, TIAA has an opportunity for a Lead Active Directory/Azure Active Engineer. This role will manage the implementation and operation of Microsoft’s Active Directory and Azure’s Active Directory. We are seeking an experience professional who has at least 5 years of experience in the IT industry.
The ideal candidate must have significant experience with Active Directory, PKI, Microsoft Windows Server, and related technologies and possess a working knowledge as deployed in a mission critical, multi-site enterprise environment. This role can be in Broomfield, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, or Jacksonville, FL.



Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Develop and enhance enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory engineering standards for a multi-site organization, including operating system and authentication protocols.

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Develop technical partnerships with key support, architecture, and operations teams.

  • Diagnose Windows Server platform in issues in complex, business critical environments.

  • Provide 3rd level support for an enterprise-wide Microsoft Windows distributed server platform, including related technologies such as Certificate Services, IIS, Clustering, etc.

  • Design and architect new systems and enhancements to existing infrastructure.

  • Produce basic project plans, perform root cause analysis documents and report on progress to management.

  • Develop and enhance enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory engineering standards for a multi-site organization, including operating system and authentication protocols.

  • Develop technical partnerships with key support, architecture, and operations teams.

  • Diagnose Windows Server platform in issues in complex, business critical environments.

  • Provide 3rd level support for an enterprise-wide Microsoft Windows distributed server platform, including related technologies such as Certificate Services, IIS, Clustering, etc.

  • Design and architect new systems and enhancements to existing infrastructure.

  • Produce basic project plans, perform root cause analysis documents and report on progress to management.


     
  • Educational Requirements

    • University (Degree) Preferred

    Work Experience

    • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

    Physical Requirements

    • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work


    Career Level
    8IC

    Required:

    • Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and related technologies, preferably in an engineering (vs. system administration) capacity, including design of infrastructure and integration into new and existing systems;
    • Minimum of 5 years of functional engineering group experience, preferably in the financial services sector;

    Preferred:

    • Bachelors or equivalent work experience;
    • Strong knowledge of LDAP and Kerberos
    • Excellent conceptual and analytical skills;
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Experience with Automation and scripting, including PowerShell
    • Experience with Azure Active Directory and Azure AD Connect as it relates to Office 365 and Azure;
    • Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and server architecture diagrams;
    • Ability to mentor and train Systems Administration staff
    • Possess Professional Certifications
    • Experience with Azure Active Directory SSO and modern authentication products such as SAML, OAuth, and WS-Fed;
    • Experience with Azure Active Directory API access using the Graph API;

    Potential Salary: $140,000.00 USD

    Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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    Company Overview

    TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

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    Employment Type: Other