Associate Director, Directory Services Engineering
US - DE - VIRTUAL
Grade Level (for internal use):
12The Team:
You will work with a talented team of IAM Engineers to define the architecture and strategy of Directory Services. This team is committed to reducing cyber risk while handling migrations, integrations, and consolidations. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of directory services engineers who are passionate about identity management technologies. You will closely work with your team to collaborate, innovate, develop & support this function.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the organization's Active Directory & Entra ID architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in Active Directory and Entra ID technologies and processes.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex, enterprise-level Active Directory solutions, including multi-forest environments
- Ensure the security and reliability of the corporate Active Directory infrastructure while maintaining the integrity of the AD schema.
- Direct large-scale projects, including domain consolidations and AD to Entra ID migrations
- Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and incident resolution for critical Active Directory issues
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
- Develop and maintain policies, standards, and best practices for Active Directory & Entra ID management and security
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies
- Oversee regular security audits and risk assessments of directory services infrastructure
Compensation/Benefits Information:
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $197,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Directory Services
- Active Directory architecture and engineering in multi-forest environments
- Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity solutions
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design and implementation
- PowerShell scripting and automation
- DNS architecture in relation to directory services
- Domain consolidation and migration projects
- SSO and federation technologies
- Proven track record of leading large-scale directory services projects
- Strong understanding of identity security best practices and emerging trends
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) ApplyJob Profile
Limited to persons with indefinite right to work Limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States Not eligible for additional compensation Right to work in the United States
Benefits/PerksAdditional S&P Global benefits Annual Incentive Bonus Annual incentive plan Base salary Continuous learning Sales commission plan
Tasks- Develop strategy for Active Directory
- Ensure compliance and security
- Lead troubleshooting efforts
- Oversee design and implementation
Access Active Directory Automation Communication Compliance Cybersecurity DNS DNS Architecture Engineering Entra ID Federation Technologies IAM Identity Management Integrations Organization PKI PowerShell Project Management Public Key Infrastructure Sales Scripting Security Best Practices Single-Sign-On SSO Supply chain Technical communication Technology Training Troubleshooting
Experience10 years
EducationBE Business Engineering Management Technology
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9