Vanguard

Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Full time

Responsibilities

LDAP Directory Management:

  • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain LDAP directories, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

  • Develop and enforce LDAP directory schemas, access controls, and data integrity standards.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve LDAP-related issues, minimizing downtime and optimizing response times.

  • Maintain and document all LDAP directory configurations, processes, and dependencies.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

  • Integrate LDAP solutions with identity and access management systems to enforce authentication and authorization policies.

  • Ensure seamless connectivity between LDAP and enterprise applications, including SSO (Single Sign-On) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).

  • Monitor directory health, usage, and trends to anticipate capacity and scaling requirements.

DevOps Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines to streamline LDAP directory deployments, updates, and patches.

  • Implement monitoring and alerting systems using DevOps tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure the health and performance of directory services.

  • Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to maintain consistent LDAP system configurations.

  • Collaborate with development, IT, and security teams to ensure the smooth integration of directory services within DevOps workflows.

Security and Compliance:

  • Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure LDAP directories adhere to organizational security policies and compliance requirements.

  • Proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement patches, updates, and fixes to mitigate risks.

  • Perform regular audits to validate LDAP configurations align with best practices.

Collaboration and Leadership:

  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for LDAP and directory services across the organization.

  • Lead a team or collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute directory services initiatives.

  • Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience.

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.