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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Directory Services Engineer, Vice President - **Company:** BlackRock, Inc. - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, OpenID, Password Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Okta, Cyberark, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Terraform, Splunk, Atlassian Bamboo - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A0974B4E85824449A01CD6E37806BDBA/job/ ## About the Role 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., * 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 . ## Description * 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 . ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)