Senior NetIQ Engineer

Ignite IT is seeking a Senior NetIQ Engineer to oversee the health, performance, and evolution of our global directory services. This role is unique in that it combines high-level NetIQ eDirectory support with custom development responsibilities. You will not only maintain the directory infrastructure but also build custom drivers, connectors, and automated workflows to integrate our directory with a diverse ecosystem of cloud and on-premise applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directory Management: Design, deploy, and maintain a highly available NetIQ eDirectory environment across multiple platforms (Linux/Unix/Windows).
• Custom Development: Develop and maintain custom NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM) drivers and workflows using XML, Java, and ECMAScript.
• Tooling & Automation: Build custom support tools and monitoring scripts (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate provisioning, de-provisioning, directory health checks, replication monitoring, and mass data updates.
• Integration: Develop and validate custom LDAP/JDBC connectors for integrating the directory with modern web services (REST/SOAP), USAccess SIP, and SQL databases.
• Schema Engineering: Manage and extend custom eDirectory schemas to support new/existing application integration requirements while ensuring referential integrity and performance.
• Security & Troubleshooting: Act as the Level 3 SME for complex authentication issues, directory corruption, and performance tuning (indexing and partitioning).

Requirements

• Directory Services: 5+ years of hands-on experience with NetIQ eDirectory and NetIQ Identity Manager (IDM). Deep understanding of X.500 standards and LDAPv3 protocols.
• Development Skills: Proficient in Java or C++ for building custom extensions/plugins. Experience with JavaScript (ECMAScript) and XML/XSLT for IDM policy development.
• Scripting: Advanced proficiency in Python, Perl, or Linux Shell scripting for automation and data correlation.
• Web Services: Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and SOAP to bridge the gap between legacy directories and cloud-native applications.
• Database Knowledge: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) for managing JDBC-based identity integrations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
• Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• AD&D
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Paid Legal Plan
• and more....

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government clearance.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED