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Description:
KP Information Security Identity Access Management is seeking a System Programming Lead engineer who will support Active Directory.
Job Summary:
As System Programming Lead for IAM System Operations team, you will support Active Directory infrastructure and ensure the high availability. You will perform second level problem determination and resolution. You will mentor other team members and help in formulating best practices and implementing them. You will be on call duty roster for off hour support.You will ensure all service requests follow standard procedures to support all reporting requirements. You will be responsible for deployment of changes based on compliance or other requirements.
Essential Functions:
-Provide leadership and technical support for Active Directory infrastructures.
-Ensure Active Directory infrastructure availability to meet SLA over 99.99%
-Scripting, coding and task automation for Active Directory
-Interface with team members and partners of varied levels from across the organization to ensure that business requirements are met without compromising availability and security.
-Perform second level problem determination and resolution; collaborate with technical peers to identify root cause of issues and provide appropriate resolutions
-Deploy and support of vendor products
-Mentor other support engineers.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience.
-A minimum of 8 years of experience in systems analysis/programming, software programming, systems development and implementation and ongoing support.
-Experience with evaluation, acquisition, installation, integration, testing and performance monitoring of systems software products and applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's degree.
-A minimum of 8 years Information Technology (IT) experience including design, development, implementation, communication, and operations.
-A minimum of 4 or more years of experience with Active Directory and Windows operating system
-Strong working knowledge of standards and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, SMTP, HTTPS
-Possess knowledge of and experience with, Active Directory security configurations, Authentication Methods, Kerberos, SSO, and role-based access.
-Extensive knowledge of Active Directory and a thorough understanding of issues related to implementing Active Directory on large distributed production environments.
-Excellent communication and presentation skills.
-Fluency withPower Shell and VBScript for task automation.
-Experience with Windows Privilege Management including any of the following Vendors / products: Beyond Trust, Avecto, AppSense, Viewfinity
-Experience with other LDAP products: Tivoli Directory, SunOne Directory or any type of Virtual Directory.
-Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
-MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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