Lead Directory Services Engineer

Hilton

. Support normal operations and major projects providing identity and access management services across the enterprise .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMemphis • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity and Access Management, with a strong focus on PingFederate and PingDirectory platforms. Proficient in developing automation tools, implementing authentication standards, and enhancing system resiliency and service quality.

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PingFederate ManagementPingDirectory ManagementJava DevelopmentSAML, OAuth, OIDC ImplementationAutomation Tool Development

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Hard Skills

OGNL CodingJava DevelopmentLDAP ServicesMulti-Factor Authentication SolutionsSOAP, CGI, REST DevelopmentXML, XHTML Markup LanguagesRoot Cause AnalysisIncident ResolutionSystem Processing ImprovementAuthentication Standards Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian Collaboration StackWebLogicWebSphereGlassFishApache TomcatWindowsUNIXActive Directory

Industry Keywords

Identity ManagementAccess ManagementDirectory ServicesEnterprise OperationsBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheJavaSOAPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support normal operations and major projects providing identity and access management services across the enterprise
Develop, test, debug, and document platform operations and application integrations
Develop and implement authentication and identity operating standards
Develop tools and scripts to increase automation and streamline operations
Manage PingFederate and PingDirectory platforms providing LDAP, SAML, and OAuth services
Evolve Single Sign-On and LDAP services to improve resiliency and business continuity
Resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, and improve service quality
Complete SAML, OAuth, and OIDC application onboarding through requirements analysis, design, implementation, and operational stages
Build relationships across the Technology Directory and Collaboration Services team and the broader Infrastructure community
Learn system interdependencies and recommend opportunities to evolve and streamline operations
Create proactive processes to improve uptime and system processing
Report to the Senior Manager of Directory Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
Three (3) years of experience working with PingFederate and PingDirectory or comparable identity federation and directory solutions
Experience coding in OGNL
Experience with Java development
Technical knowledge of operating platforms including Windows, UNIX, and Active Directory
Must be near the Dallas or Memphis office location for this hybrid role
Willing to travel up to 15%
Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 6+ years of Technology-related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology-related experience
Seven (7)+ years of professional work experience in Technology or related field preferred
Five (5)+ years of direct experience with Ping, LDAP, and directory structures preferred
Three (3)+ years of experience with a Java application server such as WebLogic, WebSphere, GlassFish, or Apache Tomcat preferred
Experience developing or implementing web interfaces using SOAP, CGI, or REST preferred
Experience with the Atlassian Collaboration Stack preferred
Experience with markup languages such as XML and XHTML preferred
Experience with multi-factor authentication solutions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night through the Go Hilton travel program
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with Hilton shares available at a 15% discount
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Dedicated caregiving concierge services
Crisis Concierge support
Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Eligibility to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan
Hybrid work arrangement