Urgent Requirement: LDAP Senior Engineer: Plano, TX: C2C:
Dhananjay
Role: LDAP Senior Engineer to support our client, Vanguard Group.
Pay: $80.00 c2c or best rate
Role: LDAP Senior Engineer
Location: Plano, TX (Candidates must sit in Dallas/Plano area. Onsite interviews can be conducted at any Vanguard or Randstad location if the candidate is willing to relocate to Plano.)
Key Requirements:
- Specialists in LDAP Directory (Ping Directory preferred).
- Strong experience with automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
- Expertise in IAM integration, SSO, and MFA.
Job Responsibilities
· LDAP Directory Management:
· Design, deploy, configure, and maintain LDAP directories, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
· Develop and enforce LDAP directory schemas, access controls, and data integrity standards.
· Troubleshoot and resolve LDAP-related issues, minimizing downtime and optimizing response times.
· Maintain and document all LDAP directory configurations, processes, and dependencies.
· Identity and Access Management (IAM):
· Integrate LDAP solutions with identity and access management systems to enforce authentication and authorization policies.
· Ensure seamless connectivity between LDAP and enterprise applications, including SSO (Single Sign-On) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
· Monitor directory health, usage, and trends to anticipate capacity and scaling requirements.
DevOps Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines to streamline LDAP directory deployments, updates, and patches.
· Implement monitoring and alerting systems using DevOps tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure the health and performance of directory services.
· Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to maintain consistent LDAP system configurations.
· Collaborate with development, IT, and security teams to ensure the smooth integration of directory services within DevOps workflows.
Security and Compliance:
· Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure LDAP directories adhere to organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
· Proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement patches, updates, and fixes to mitigate risks.
· Perform regular audits to validate LDAP configurations align with best practices.
Collaboration and Leadership:
· Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for LDAP and directory services across the organization.
· Lead a team or collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute directory services initiatives.
· Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
Education:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced certifications are a plus.
Technical Skills:
· Strong expertise with LDAP directory services (e.g., OpenLDAP, Ping Directory, Oracle Unified Directory).
· Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
· Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
· Working knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, or Puppet).
· Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Soft Skills:
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
· Ability to work independently and lead projects effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with integrating LDAP directories into modern IAM systems.
· Knowledge of DevOps monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Datadog, Splunk).
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Familiarity with Zero Trust Security concepts and architectures
Regards:
Dhananjay Yadav
Technical Recruiter
1 Point System LLC
115 Stone Village Drive,
Suite C, Fort Mill, SC (29708).
Fax : 803-832-7973 | W : www.1pointsys.com