Senior Systems Engineer – Directory Services

Job Title:

Senior Systems Engineer – Directory Services

Role Overview:

Do you want to be an integral part of modernizing and securing McAfee’s Active Directory and Domain Infrastructure? Do you excel at developing long-term plans and understand how to implement those plans? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and mentoring others? The Senior Systems Engineer, Directory Services position might be what you’ve been looking for!

As a Senior Systems Engineer with the Directory Services team, you will be an integral part of modernizing Active Directory and Domain infrastructure through cloud migrations, domain consolidation, and implementation of cutting-edge technology and practices. You’ll own the administration of Hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Cloud environments. Your goals are to administer and secure Active Directory environments, migrate and simplify Active Directory infrastructure, and modernize work intake processes to reduce ticket overhead. Our environment and your supportive Manager make it possible to maintain a healthy work/life balance while accomplishing these goals.

This is a remote position based in the US. We will only consider candidates in the US and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the Role:

• Part of a team of Engineers responsible for Active Directory Domains, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, Cloud-based infrastructure, Entra Connect, and internal Microsoft DNS
• Administration of AWS infrastructure including EC2 instances, EBS volumes, Load Balancers, Backups, and Cost Optimization
• Identification of recurring tasks and implementation of automated process resolution
• Vulnerability and Patch Management of Cloud-based infrastructure
• Implementation of industry-standard best practices such as CIS Benchmarks & NIST Standards
• Planning, prioritization, and implementation of Directory Services roadmap
• Collaboration with Engineering teams to support business applications and initiatives
• Documentation of existing and new processes
• Mentor other team members
• Pull together disparate processes and systems as part of the modernization of the current environment
• Influence design of the new infrastructure: bring ideas to the team and see them through to fruition

About You:

• 5+ years experience working with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, AWS, Entra Connect, and Microsoft DNS
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy administration and maintenance, including domain consolidation and cleanup
• Knowledge of cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform
• Working knowledge of ITSM tools such as Jira
• Automation and scripting (PowerShell) prowess
• Ability to work independently (no micromanagement!) with a solid sense of ownership
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills 
• Understand the impact of changes and upgrades you make 

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
• 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

The starting pay range for this position is $107,430.00-$176,490.00. McAfee takes into consideration an individual’s skillset, experience and location in making final salary determinations. For further details, please discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

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