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Zelis
Senior Active Directory Platform Engineer
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What they do
A Director of Engineering is in charge of engineering teams for an organization, involved in all engineering planning, execution and review as part of the senior leadership. Works with other teams such as sales and customer support to ensure success of engineering projects.
$191,958 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Description At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts
- driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected
- and empowered
- to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact.
Zelis:
Active Directory is a central identity management platform crucial for our services, providing identity management for internal and SaaS applications, and configuration services for Windows Servers, Windows Desktops, and Linux Servers. Proper support is vital for maintaining operational integrity, meeting compliance requirements, and upholding IT security controls.Key Responsibilities:
Lead the management of user accounts, security policies, and access controls for stability and scalability. Drive standardization and consolidation of Active Directory use, configuring Identity and Access Management, Policies, and usage. Implement robust security protocols, conduct audits, and ensure compliance to protect against cyber threats. Independently resolve issues promptly, proactively addressing IT-related problems. Lead in optimizing Active Directory to meet growing demands while maintaining excellent response times. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity in case of system failure or data loss. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance Entra ID solutions within the Active Directory environment. Configure and manage Entra ID settings, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with security protocols. Implement and maintain identity management practices specific to Entra ID, addressing user accounts, access controls, and security policies. Lead efforts in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Entra ID, contributing to the overall stability of our identity management ecosystem. Stay informed about Entra ID best practices and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into our identity management strategy. Accumulate specialized knowledge and share it across the IT department. Efficiently handle AD-related tasks for consistency and eliminate redundancies. Develop strategies to scale Active Directory seamlessly as the organization grows. Facilitate the transition from Active Directory to Entra ID (Azure AD). Proven experience upgrading and decommissioning Active Directory Domain Controllers in enterprise environments. Hands-on experience upgrading Active Directory forest and domain functional levels, including planning, risk mitigation, and validation. Demonstrated experience with Active Directory domain migrations, including consolidating legacy domains into a primary parent domain. Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Enterprise Applications and App Registrations. Proven ability to configure and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations across SaaS and internal applications. Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Conditional Access policies to enforce security and compliance requirements.Requirements:
7-12 years of experience with infrastructure technologies. Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Active Directory architecture and design. Deep knowledge of Active Directory, security, compliance, and governance. Demonstrated experience with Entra ID (Azure AD) solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset. If you're ready to contribute to the future of Active Directory Platform Engineering, including Entra ID solutions, at Zelis, apply today. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a significant impact in the realm of directory services and identity management. Join us in building robust and secure Active Directory and Entra ID platforms. Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Location and Workplace Flexibility Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule. Base Salary Range $127,000.00- $160,550.