Job Description


LDAP Developer
Vanguard Group 12 months contract, possible extension. Responsibilities:
LDAP Directory Engineering:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain LDAP directory infrastructure (e.g., OpenLDAP, PingDirectory, Active Directory or other directory systems).
  • Configure directory schemas, manage directory trees, and enforce robust access control policies.
  • Monitor directory performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply necessary upgrades or patches.
  • Implement replication, synchronization, and high-availability solutions to ensure directory service resilience.
    • Integration and Identity Management:
  • Integrate LDAP services with authentication platforms (e.g., SSO, MFA, IAM solutions).
  • Collaborate with application teams to optimize directory queries and application access.
  • Support identity federation and secure authentication mechanisms.
    • DevOps & Automation:
  • Automate deployments and updates using tools like Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for directory provisioning and updates.
  • Monitor infrastructure using Prometheus, Grafana or Splunk.
  • Implement cloud-native solutions to enhance directory services scalability and resilience.
    • Java Integration & Development:
  • Develop Java applications to test and validate LDAP and JDBC connections.
  • Build custom LDAP adapters and connectors using Java for integration with databases like PostgreSQL.
  • Use Java-based APIs (e.g., JNDI) to interface with LDAP directories.
    • Security and Compliance:
  • Apply DevSecOps principles to safeguard directories.
  • Perform/conduct audits and ensure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Implement directory backup, disaster recovery, and incident response mechanisms.
    • Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Act as SME for LDAP technologies and best practices
  • Provide documentation, training, and knowledge sharing
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
    • Qualifications
    Technical Skills
  • Expertise in LDAP systems (OpenLDAP, Active Directory, Oracle Directory Server)
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
    • Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to lead projects and work independently

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