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Job Title: Senior Red Hat Directory Server Engineer

Location : Naperville , IL

Longterm Contract.

They need strong red hat Directory service experience, which version are they working-10,11,12, LDAP configuration, Access control list(ACL)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Directory Server (RHDS) engineer to design, maintain, support, and optimize our global directory services

infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with RHDS in large-scale, complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Architecture:

Design scalable and highly available RHDS solutions to meet organizational needs

Create and maintain RHDS architecture & relevant documentation to support & maintain

Develop strategies for directory tree structure, replication topology, and access control

Implementation and Maintenance:

Install, configure, and maintain RHDS instances across multiple data centers

Set up and manage multi-master replication for high availability and load balancing

Implement and manage access controls, schemas, and password policies

Perform regular health checks and proactive maintenance tasks

Support and Troubleshooting:

Provide tier 3 support for RHDS-related issues

Troubleshoot complex directory service problems, including replication conflicts, performance issues, and authentication failures

Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions

Patching and Upgrades:

Develop and execute patching strategies for RHDS instances

Plan and perform version upgrades with minimal service disruption

Test patches and upgrades in a staging environment before production deployment

Disaster Recovery and Backup:

Design and implement backup and recovery procedures for RHDS

Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans

Regularly test and refine recovery processes

Monitoring and Performance Tuning:

Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions for RHDS instances

Analyze performance metrics and optimize directory server configuration

Conduct capacity planning and scaling activities

Integration and Interoperability:

Work with other teams to integrate RHDS with various applications and systems

Ensure interoperability with other directory services and authentication systems

Develop and maintain LDAP schemas to support application requirements

Security and Compliance:

Implement and maintain security best practices for RHDS

Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies

Conduct regular security audits and address any findings

Automation and Scripting:

Develop scripts and tools to automate routine RHDS tasks

Implement configuration management for RHDS using tools like Ansible

Create and maintain documentation for all scripts and automation processes

Knowledge Sharing and Training:

Provide training and mentoring to junior team members

Create and maintain documentation for RHDS processes and procedures

Stay updated with the latest developments in RHDS and related technologies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

5+ years of experience managing RHDS in large, complex environments

Strong understanding of LDAP protocols and directory service concepts

Experience with multi-master replication, load balancing, and high availability configurations

Proficiency in Linux/UNIX systems administration

Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl

Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)

Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus)

Knowledge of PKI and SSL/TLS

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification

Experience with other directory services (e.g., Active Directory, OpenLDAP)

Knowledge of identity management and single sign-on (SSO) solutions

Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes