Senior Active Directory Platform Engineer

Zelis is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Active Directory Platform Engineer to lead in designing, implementing, and optimizing robust Active Directory solutions. The role involves managing user accounts, security policies, and access controls for stability and scalability. As a crucial contributor to our directory service strategy, you will drive standardization, implement security measures, and proactively optimize performance. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, you will lead strategic initiatives, including addressing patching deficiencies, consolidating domains, establishing business continuity plans, and crafting a roadmap for future enhancements. Additionally, this role encompasses responsibilities for Entra ID solutions, ensuring their seamless integration within the Active Directory environment.

Active Directory is a central identity management platform crucial for our services, providing identity management for internal and SaaS applications, and configuration services for Windows Servers, Windows Desktops, and Linux Servers. Proper support is vital for maintaining operational integrity, meeting compliance requirements, and upholding IT security controls.

If you're ready to contribute to the future of Active Directory Platform Engineering, including Entra ID solutions, at Zelis, apply today. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a significant impact in the realm of directory services and identity management. Join us in building robust and secure Active Directory and Entra ID platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of user accounts, security policies, and access controls for stability and scalability.

• Drive standardization and consolidation of Active Directory use, configuring Identity and Access Management, Policies, and usage.

• Implement robust security protocols, conduct audits, and ensure compliance to protect against cyber threats.

• Independently resolve issues promptly, proactively addressing IT-related problems.

• Lead in optimizing Active Directory to meet growing demands while maintaining excellent response times.

• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity in case of system failure or data loss.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance Entra ID solutions within the Active Directory environment.

• Configure and manage Entra ID settings, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with security protocols.

• Implement and maintain identity management practices specific to Entra ID, addressing user accounts, access controls, and security policies.

• Lead efforts in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Entra ID, contributing to the overall stability of our identity management ecosystem.

• Stay informed about Entra ID best practices and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into our identity management strategy.

• Accumulate specialized knowledge and share it across the IT department.

• Efficiently handle AD-related tasks for consistency and eliminate redundancies.

• Develop strategies to scale Active Directory seamlessly as the organization grows.

• Facilitate the transition from Active Directory to Entra ID (Azure AD).

Required Experience:

• 8+ years infrastructure experience to include 3+ years Active Directory architecture & design

• Experience with Active Directory, security, compliance, and governance.

• Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) solutions experience

• Automation experience using PowerShell

• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Experience:

• Azure infrastructure

• Server engineering experience

As a leading payments company in healthcare, we guide, price, explain, and pay for care on behalf of insurers and their members. We’re Zelis in our pursuit to align the interests of payers, providers, and consumers to deliver a better financial experience and more affordable, transparent care for all. We partner with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, over 4 million providers, and 100 million members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and a comprehensive navigation through adjudication and payment platform to manage the complete payment process.

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