Ignite IT - Innovation & Technology

Senior Identity Engineer

Ignite IT - Innovation & Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Suitland-Silver Hill • Maryland • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudJavaJavaScriptLinuxOraclePerlPostgresPythonShell ScriptingSOAPSQLUnix

About the role

  • Directory Management: Design, deploy, and maintain a highly available NetIQ eDirectory environment across multiple platforms (Linux/Unix/Windows).
  • Custom Development: Develop and maintain custom NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM) drivers and workflows using XML, Java, and ECMAScript.
  • Tooling & Automation: Build custom support tools and monitoring scripts (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate provisioning, de-provisioning, directory health checks, replication monitoring, and mass data updates.
  • Integration: Develop and validate custom LDAP/JDBC connectors for integrating the directory with modern web services (REST/SOAP), USAccess SIP, and SQL databases.
  • Schema Engineering: Manage and extend custom eDirectory schemas to support new/existing application integration requirements while ensuring referential integrity and performance.
  • Security & Troubleshooting: Act as the Level 3 SME for complex authentication issues, directory corruption, and performance tuning (indexing and partitioning).

Requirements

  • Directory Services: 5+ years of hands-on experience with NetIQ eDirectory and NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM). Deep understanding of X.500 standards and LDAPv3 protocols.
  • Development Skills: Proficient in Java or C++ for building custom extensions/plugins. Experience with JavaScript (ECMAScript) and XML/XSLT for IDM policy development.
  • Scripting: Advanced proficiency in Python, Perl, or Linux Shell scripting for automation and data correlation.
  • Web Services: Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and SOAP to bridge the gap between legacy directories and cloud-native applications.
  • Database Knowledge: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) for managing JDBC-based identity integrations.
Benefits
  • 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
  • Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • AD&D
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Referral program
  • Paid Legal Plan
  • and more....
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NetIQ eDirectoryNetIQ Identity ManagerJavaC++JavaScriptXMLPythonPerlSQLLDAP