Identity Engineer

This is an Active Directory Identity Engineer based in Spring, TX.
This role is 5 days per week in office in Spring. 1 year contract with potential to extend.

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to manage and support enterprise identity and security infrastructure. This role involves administration, troubleshooting, and automation across Active Directory, certificate services, federation services, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in authentication protocols, scripting, and cloud integration.

Please note that this position includes the enterprise administrator role, which is Tier 0 security access.

Key Responsibilities
• Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD), including domain controllers, replication, and security hardening.
• Manage Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Support Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and integration with identity providers.
• Implement and maintain Azure Information Protection (AIP) for data security.
• Utilize Quest tools (Change Auditor, RMAD, GPOAdmin) for auditing, recovery, and policy management.
• Configure and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for cryptographic operations.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure in AWS using Terraform for automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Ensure secure authentication using Kerberos, including SPNs and Keytabs.
• Design and enforce Group Policies for security and compliance.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Provide on-call support for critical identity and security services as part of a rotation schedule.
• As a member of an agile team, participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with application developers, business customers, project managers, and other infrastructure teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Strong experience with Active Directory, ADCS, ADFS, and PKI.
• Proficiency in Kerberos authentication, SPNs, and Keytab management.
• Hands-on experience with Group Policy Objects (GPO) and policy troubleshooting.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) and identity security.
• Experience with Quest tools: Change Auditor, RMAD, GPOAdmin.
• Knowledge of HSM configuration and cryptographic key management.
• Cloud experience with AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security principles and best practices.

Soft Skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualification:
1): Active Directory (AD), including domain controllers, replication, and security hardening.
2): Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
3): Terraform and Infrastructure as Code

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.