Directory Services Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 
 

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.
 

We have an immediate for a Directory Service Engineer who will be responsible for developing and testing directory services related procedures, processes, and scripts.

What you'll do...

• Develop processes, procedures, and scripts to support and automate the configuration of directory services components for both on-prem and cloud platforms. 
• Develop directory architecture changes necessary support both on-prem and cloud systems and applications
• Develop and support highly available and scalable Enterprise Microservices/REST APIs 
• Develop, design and support tools/procedures to sync identities to cloud platforms and SaaS applications
• Analyze and optimize directory services security infrastructure and design, including site coverage and replication topology, OU design, delegation of authority
• Evaluate vendor products and in-house tools
• Evaluate security threats and improve security posture through design, implementation, configuration, and documentation of systems changes and security controls 

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related discipline OR  a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years IT development experience PowerShell, Java, Python,  C#, .Net, and VBScript preferred

Even better, you may have...

• Multi-platform experience with EntraID, Google Cloud Identity, Windows, Linux, Virtualization  in an enterprise environment
• Knowledgeable about computer security topics including security threats, malware, network protocols such as TCPIP, Kerberos, LDAP, and DNS
• Directory services experience, prior experience with EntraID, Google Cloud Identity, ADLDS and Active Directory
• Directory Sync experience, prior experience with EntraID Connect, SCIM sync, Provisioning Agent/ECMA, and/or Cloud Sync
• GIAC, CISSP, SSCP or other security related certification desirable
• Agile and Scrum/Kanban project management experience desirable

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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