Security Engineer - Directory Services

IND Senior Engineer, Security - GCC040 We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Directory Services Engineer   Job Description   The Hartford's Information Protection (THIP) organization is   seeking   a motivated and technically curious professional to join our Directory Services team. This role will support the engineering, administration, and maintenance of key identity and directory technologies that help secure and enable our enterprise environment.   As a Directory Services Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support platforms including Active Directory, Active Roles Server (ARS), CyberArk, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). You will gain hands-on experience with identity and access management technologies while contributing to operational support, platform maintenance, automation initiatives, and modernization efforts.   This position   provides an excellent opportunity for someone   looking to grow their career in infrastructure, identity management, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will build technical   expertise , contribute to process improvements, and develop a broad understanding of enterprise directory services and access management technologies.

This position   is responsible for   assisting   with and supporting the following activities:   1) Active Directory Administration and Support   Assist   in   monitoring   the health and performance of Active Directory environments.   Support routine maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, and configuration changes for domain controllers and related systems.   Troubleshoot directory service issues and escalate complex problems as needed.   Participate in operational support activities to help   maintain   platform stability and security.   2) Directory Services Platform Support   Support day-to-day administration of directory services technologies including Active Directory, Active Roles Server (ARS), CyberArk, and Microsoft Entra ID.   Execute assigned operational tasks and   assist   with project-related activities.   Work with senior engineers to resolve incidents, service requests, and platform issues.   Document procedures, configurations, and support processes.   3) Process Improvement and Automation   Identify   opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and process improvements.   Assist   in developing and   maintaining   scripts, workflows, and   support   documentation.   Participate in initiatives focused on improving user experience, reliability, and operational effectiveness.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to perform the duties listed above while   demonstrating   the skills and competencies necessary to be effective in the role.   Desired Skills and Competencies   Foundational knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory environments.   Interest   in identity and access management technologies.   Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.   Ability to learn   new technologies   and processes quickly.   Effective written and verbal communication skills.   Strong organizational and time-management abilities.   Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.   Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.   Desire   to continuously learn and develop technical   expertise .

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or   a related   field, or equivalent work experience.   1-3 years of experience supporting Windows infrastructure, Active Directory, identity management, or