About this role
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and
is a premier
provider of global investment management, risk
management
and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we
represent
each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world’s most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?
At BlackRock, we are looking for Platform Engineers who
like
to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.
With over USD
$
1
4
trillion
of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial
well-being
.
We are looking for a
Directory Services
Engineer
who will
be responsible for
designing and building
Active Directory
, Azure AD (Entra
ID)
,
Active Directory Federation Services, Conditional Access
,
Publi
c
Key
I
nfrastructure
and
OIDC/SAML based authentication systems.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, a proven
track record
of
maintaining
high availability and performance, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing systems & licensing.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and
maintain
Directory Services
environments across various hosting platforms
both
on-prem
and
in
cloud
(Azure
and AWS
)
, ensuring system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with security standards.
Design and manage
multiple Active Directory
forests and domains
as well as Azure AD (Entra ID)
across multiple tenants.
E
xecute
integrations of
new domains arising from M&A activity.
Implement and manage
OIDC / SAML
auth
for systems and application
access with SSO.
Assist
in migration of PKI
from Windows CA to
KeyFactor
.
Maintain and enhance
the
CyberArk password vault
infrastructure.
Develop and
maintain
documentation related to
various Directory Services
configurations, processes, and service records.
Collaborate with IT security teams to
establish
and maintain security baselines, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards.
Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation of tasks, system management, and troubleshooting.
Manage relevant licensing for
Directory Services
systems, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform
and Azure DevOps
.
Qualifications:
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 using Azure DevOps, Splunk,
Okta
, and PowerShell for system management
.
Knowledge of ITIL practices, experience in inventory management, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing system licensing.
Experience with continuous integration and
deployment
pipelines using Azure Pipelines and Terraform.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication
and collaboration skills
.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit
@blackrock
| Twitter:
@blackrock
| LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.