Technical Lead

Job Title

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.

Qualifications

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).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Security concepts and architectures.