Directory Services Security Engineer

Position - Security Engineer Location - Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)Job ID - 178604 Position Overview We are seeking a Directory Services Engineer to support critical cybersecurity initiatives focused on identity infrastructure security, Tier 0 protection, and resiliency. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity environments. The engineer will play a key role in hardening identity systems, identifying attack paths, and implementing remediation actions to reduce enterprise risk. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Identity Engineering & Operations

• Administer and support Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.
• Implement and manage Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect for hybrid identity synchronization.
• Support domain controllers, forests, trusts, and authentication services.
• Execute identity-related changes, configurations, and deployments.

________________________________________ Security Hardening & Tier 0 Protection

• Implement security controls for Tier 0 assets (AD, Entra ID, domain controllers).
• Perform system hardening in alignment with cybersecurity standards.
• Support initiatives for privileged access restrictions and identity protection.
• Remediate identified security gaps and misconfigurations.

________________________________________ Attack Path Identification & Remediation • Analyze and identify identity-based attack paths across on-prem and cloud environments. • Support remediation efforts to eliminate: o Privilege escalation paths o Excessive permissions o Identity misconfigurations • Partner with cybersecurity teams to reduce identity attack surface. ________________________________________ Resiliency & Recovery Support

• Implement and validate Active Directory forest recovery procedures.
• Support backup, restore, and testing activities for identity systems.
• Assist in improving resiliency and recoverability of Tier 0 infrastructure.

________________________________________ Integration Support • Assist in integration and configuration of identity with: o MFA / Conditional Access o PAM (e.g., CyberArk) o IGA (e.g., Saviynt) o Secrets and certificate platforms (e.g., HashiCorp, Keyfactor) • Support identity governance and access control initiatives. ________________________________________ Automation & Execution

• Use PowerShell and scripting to automate identity tasks and remediation.
• Execute predefined engineering tasks, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Document configurations, changes, and implementation steps.Job Description:Operationalize automated data discovery, classification, and inventory; apply sensitivity labels and consistent taxonomy across data stores, pipelines, and collaboration systems. Engineer DSPM capabilities with tools (e.g., Securiti, BigID) to surface data posture risks (overexposure, shadow data, stale sensitive data) and drive remediation workflows. Implement and support encryption, tokenization, masking, anonymization/pseudonymization for data at rest and in transit; integrate with cloud key management systems and enforce approved cryptographic standards; define crypto baselines and policy-as-code guardrails. Configure and govern access controls with RBAC/ABAC and purpose-based authorization; perform least-privilege and fine-grained access reviews across data platforms. Deploy, tune, and operate DLP and DAM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Purview DLP, Imperva/Guardium); build detections for PII/PCI/PHI and reduce false positives with policy and context improvements. Integrate and tune UEBA and Insider Risk signals to detect anomalous data access and exfiltration, partner on response workflows and preventive control changes. Integrate data protection telemetry with SIEM/SOAR; build detections, correlation rules, and automated response playbooks for data-related threats and policy violations. Implement data minimization and retention/ROT enforcement patterns; automate monitoring of lifecycle actions (archive, delete, redact) aligned to policy and legal holds. Implement DSAR (data subject access request) orchestration and fulfillment with SLA monitoring; automate data collection, redaction, and secure delivery with audit trails. Contribute to cookie/tag governance and catalog assurance; validate consent signals, storage durations, and vendor script behavior against policy. Support privacy platform capabilities and integrate with identity, ticketing, data catalogs/lineage, and evidence repositories. Embed data protection and privacy-by-design controls into services and CI/CD (pre-commit/CI privacy code scanning, secret scanning, schema checks for sensitive fields, data egress policies). Produce compliance evidence and reports for GDPR/CCPA/CPRA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and internal audits; maintain controls health dashboards, regulatory tracking, and program KPIs. Investigate data-related incidents and privacy events in partnership with IR/SOC/Privacy Office. Collect artifacts, support forensics, document findings, and drive preventive engineering fixes. Conduct platform hardening and vulnerability remediation for data control tooling (misconfigurations, exposed buckets, weak crypto, excessive permissions). Participate in red teaming/tabletop exercises for data scenarios (insider misuse, public link exposures, unintended AI training data); translate findings into control improvements. Partner with Cybersecurity, Privacy Office, Enterprise Data, Legal, and product/platform teams to align designs and deliver privacy- and data protection-by-design outcomes. Document engineering patterns, runbooks, and reference architectures; create training and technical guidance that strengthen secure data handling practices across teams. Communicate clearly and concisely with technical and non?technical audiences - summarize incidents, risks, and recommended actions with accurate, complete context. Required Skills & Experience3–7 years of hands-on experience in:

Active Directory administration/engineeringMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Azure AD Connect / hybrid identity environmentsExperience with: AD security hardeningIdentity-related attack techniques (privilege escalation, lateral movement)Attack path analysis or remediation activitiesStrong working knowledge of: Tier 0 concepts and identity as a control planeAuthentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, SAML, OAuth)Preferred ExperienceExposure to: CyberArk or other PAM toolsSaviynt or similar IGA platformsPing Identity or federation solutionsHashiCorp Vault, Keyfactor, or PKI environmentsExperience supporting AD forest recovery exercisesFamiliarity with Zero Trust principlesKey Traits for SuccessStrong execution and delivery focusSecurity and resiliency mindsetAbility to quickly identify and remediate risksWorks effectively in a cross-functional cybersecurity environmentComfortable working in fast-paced, project-driven (contract) engagementsPay Range: $65 - $70/Hr The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work. #LI-SA4Type: ContractCategory: IT | SecurityDate Posted: 2026-07-31