We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Engineer with strong expertise in Active Directory (AD) object and schema management and hands-on experience with the Centrify IAM platform.
This role requires deep technical knowledge of Linux environments (primarily RedHat-based distributions), along with a solid understanding of UNIX profile provisioning, RBAC models, AD bridging, and proxy management.
You will play a key role in designing and executing complex Centrify zone consolidation and migration activities, working closely with infrastructure teams in high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the consolidation and migration of multiple Centrify zones, ensuring smooth integration of separate and unique environments into a unified structure
- Analyze, manage, and consolidate AD objects and schemas, preventing and resolving potential conflicts during migration
- Design and implement strategies to safely merge zones into a single defined structure
- Collaborate closely with HPC (High Performance Computing) environments and Storage/Backup teams, ensuring seamless interaction with large-scale data systems
- Manage and optimize Centrify/AD integrations, including proxies interacting with large (petabyte-scale) storage shares
- Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline migration and operational tasks using PowerShell and/or Python
- Ensure stability, security, and scalability of identity and access management processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AD bridging, RBAC, and UNIX/Linux identity provisioning
- Contribute to best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement of IAM processes
Requirements
- Proven experience with Active Directory (AD) object and schema management
- Hands-on experience with Centrify IAM platform
- Strong expertise in Linux systems, particularly RedHat-based distributions
- Solid understanding of:
- UNIX profile provisioning
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- AD bridging and proxy management
- Experience working in complex, large-scale infrastructure environments (e.g., HPC, large storage systems)
- Proficiency in PowerShell for scripting and automation
- Experience with Python for automating processes and improving efficiency
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex migration scenarios
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple technical teams
- Candidates must declare criminal record extract not older than three months
- Experience with large-scale data environments (PB-level storage systems)
- Background in automation-first infrastructure or DevOps practices
- Familiarity with backup and storage solutions integrated with IAM systems
Benefits
- Broad range of activities, tasks, and projects
- Flexible working conditions
- Minimum 5 weeks of vacation
- Paid sick days
- Meal vouchers
- Vouchers (B-day voucher, wedding, and new born surprise)
- Contributions to wellness programs (multisport card)
- Fishing for Friends program – our referral program
- Refreshments in the D-ploy office
- Further development and professional advancement
- Friendly and international working environment
- Company-sponsored events
- Competitive salary and various benefits
Top Skills
What We Do
D-ploy is an IT Engineering and Consulting Company with a wide portfolio of services and solutions suitable for globally as well as regionally operating companies. Our strength is in providing proven standard and individually tailored solutions helping our customers achieve their strategic and business goals. Our core competencies are operational IT Infrastructure services and consulting in the areas of Service Management, Program and Project Management as well as Quality Management. Company Profile Founded in January 2003 in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, D-ploy has been growing steadily by expanding its expertise, portfolio and geographical presence across Europe and in the US. Our main focus has always been on ensuring that IT enables the Business, supports value generation and contributes to the overall work efficiency. With the customer-centric attitude and pragmatic approach to IT, we became a trusted and preferred IT partner to many customers proving again and again, that we can do IT. Building our expertise and establishing long-term partnerships with our customers, we understand the value of sustainable practices driven by compliance with industry standards and implementing best practices. Therefore, since 2016 D-ploy has been ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1 and as of 2017 ISO/IEC 27001 certified. We strive to continuously offer the most suitable and innovative service solutions to our current and future customers by staying agile, understanding the industry needs and keeping up to date on the market trends.
