Lead Directory Services Engineer – Vice President

BlackRock

. Design, build, and maintain Directory Services environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Directory Services administration, including Active Directory and Azure AD management, while ensuring compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards. Proficient in automation and system management using PowerShell and Azure DevOps.

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Active Directory AdministrationAzure AD (Entra ID) ManagementOIDC/SAML AuthenticationPowerShell ScriptingTerraform for Infrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

Active DirectoryAzure AD (Entra ID)ADFSGroup PolicyOIDCSAMLPKI TechnologiesPowerShellTerraformAzure DevOps

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CyberArkSplunkOktaAzure Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Directory ServicesNIST Cybersecurity StandardsITIL PracticesM&A ActivitySystem Licensing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecuritySplunkTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain Directory Services environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS
Design and manage multiple Active Directory forests and domains and Azure AD (Entra ID) across multiple tenants
Execute integrations of new domains arising from M&A activity
Implement and manage OIDC/SAML authentication for systems and application access with SSO
Assist in migrating PKI from Windows CA to KeyFactor
Maintain and enhance CyberArk password vault infrastructure
Develop and maintain documentation for Directory Services configurations, processes, and service records
Collaborate with IT security teams to establish security baselines, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards
Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation, system management, and troubleshooting
Manage relevant licensing for Directory Services systems
Use infrastructure as code with Terraform and Azure DevOps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Directory Services administration and engineering
Strong experience with Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), ADFS, Group Policy, OIDC/SAML, and PKI technologies
Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Splunk, Okta, and PowerShell for system management
Knowledge of ITIL practices
Experience in inventory management
Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards
Experience managing system licensing
Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Azure Pipelines and Terraform
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement investment and tools designed to help employees build a sound financial future
Education reimbursement
Resources supporting physical health and emotional well-being
Family support programs
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week