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This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.\nCloud Engineering analyzes the financial, operational, and technical feasibility of adopting external cloud based IT software, platform and infrastructure services. This job family evaluates the costs and benefits of cloud, virtual private networks, dedicated housing, and in-house solutions and identifies portions of the organization’s IT infrastructure with the highest potential return for cloud deployment. Cloud Engineering also manages the implementation of cloud services and their integration with in-house applications and systems, coordinating with vendors and adhering to engineering best practices.\nPosition Summary, Active Directory Engineer\nThe Active Directory Engineer is responsible for the engineering, administration, maintenance, modernization, and operational resiliency of the enterprise Active Directory and Microsoft identity infrastructure. This role partners with Infrastructure, Security, IAM, Platform Engineering, Application Teams, and Architecture teams to provide secure and reliable directory services that support authentication, authorization, privileged access, identity lifecycle management, and Zero Trust initiatives.\nThe engineer serves as a subject matter expert for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Entra ID integration, Group Policy, LDAP services, Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), and identity-related automation. The role supports modernization efforts, operational excellence, platform resiliency, and identity security initiatives aligned to the organization's IAM strategy and Platform Engineering objectives.\nResponsibilities:\n Active Directory Platform AdministrationInstall, configure, administer, and maintain:Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)\nActive Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)\nMicrosoft Entra ID integration\nActive Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)\nGroup Policy infrastructure\nDNS and DHCP services supporting AD\nHybrid identity synchronization services\n\nPerform platform upgrades, migrations, patch management, and lifecycle management.\nMonitor AD health, replication, authentication services, and directory performance.\nManage domain controllers, forests, domains, trusts, sites, and services.\nSupport directory consolidation, modernization, and cloud identity initiatives.\nDevelop standards for directory services architecture and operational support.\n\n Directory Services & Identity InfrastructureAdminister users, groups, organizational units (OUs), and directory permissions.\nDesign and implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs).\nMaintain Active Directory delegation models.\nSupport enterprise authentication services relying on LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and SAML.\nAdminister service accounts and managed service accounts.\nSupport certificate-based authentication and PKI integrations.\nMaintain naming standards, OU structures, and directory governance.\n\nAutomation & EngineeringDevelop PowerShell-based automation solutions.\nCreate and maintain automation for:User lifecycle management\nGroup management\nService account governance\nGPO deployment\nAD health monitoring\nCertificate lifecycle management\n\nDevelop integrations using:PowerShell, REST APIs, LDAP and Microsoft Graph APIs\n\nSupport Infrastructure-as-Code and platform automation initiatives where applicable.\nService Now Developer a plus\n\nCompliance & GovernanceSupport SOX, HIPAA, PCI, NIST, and internal security controls.\nAssist with audit evidence collection and compliance reviews.\nMaintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.\nParticipate in risk assessments and remediation efforts.\nSupport policy enforcement through Group Policy and directory controls.\n\n Emerging Identity CapabilitiesSupport Zero Trust identity initiatives.\nEnable passwordless authentication.\nSupport Entra ID modernization and cloud identity transformation.\nEnhance automation of directory services operations.\nSupport identity telemetry, security analytics, and operational reporting.\nParticipate in Non-Human Identity (NHI) governance initiatives where directory services are involved. \n\n Directory ServicesActive Directory Domain Services (AD DS)\nActive Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)\nLDAP, Kerberos, NTLM\nForest and Domain Administration\nTrust Relationships\nReplication and Sites & Services\n\n AutomationPowerShell (Advanced), Microsoft Graph APIs, REST APIs, JSON/XML\nInfrastructure Automation and Workflow Automation\n\nQualifications\n4-8 years of experience, preferred\nBachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred\n Typical KPIsActive Directory platform availability (99.9%+)\nDomain controller health and replication success rate\nGPO compliance rate\nAD-related incident reduction and resolution times\nSuccessful completion of platform upgrades and modernization efforts\nService account governance compliance\nAudit findings related to directory services\nMean Time to Resolve (MTTR) for AD incidents\nEntra synchronization success rate\nReduction in manual directory administration activities\nAutomation adoption and time savings\n\nFuture-State Focus for IAM Organization The Active Directory Engineer role is expected to focus on:Active Directory and Entra platform engineering.\nDirectory modernization and cloud identity integration.\nAD and IAM platform resiliency.\nIdentity infrastructure automation and PowerShell development.\nLDAP and directory service lifecycle management.\nAD integration with Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, and enterprise applications.\nPlatform operational excellence, governance, and compliance.\nAD support for Zero Trust, passwordless authentication, and identity modernization initiatives\n\nWhat is expected of you and others at this level\nApplies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects\nMay contribute to the development of policies and procedures\nWorks on complex projects of large scope\nDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems\nSolutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives\nCompletes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects\nWork reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives\nMay act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues\nAnticipated salary range: $96,300 - $137,600\nBonus eligible: No\nBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.\nMedical, dental and vision coverage\nPaid time off plan\nHealth savings account (HSA)\n401k savings plan\nAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPay\nFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nWork-Life resources\nPaid parental leave\nHealthy lifestyle programs\nApplication window anticipated to close: 11/23/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.\nThe salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity\nCardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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