Corning Incorporated · 16 hours ago
Global Directory Services Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $151K/yr
10+ years expCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Global Directory Services Engineer who will act as a senior technology leader and subject matter expert in Global Directory Services, focusing on Active Directory and Microsoft Entra. The role involves designing, configuring, and managing directory services while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to best practices.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, install, configure, operate Active Directory (AD), Entra, and supporting utilities and products
Establish standards, policies & guidelines for Active Directory and Entra in collaboration with service line owner, information security, and technology teams
Develop, configure, and support Active Directory and Entra solutions that meet business needs and align with Corning technology standards
Support IT project startup though technical consultation, charter definition, benefit and analysis, requirements gathering and formal PMO approval
Partner with all members of project team as a technical lead in the planning, design, coordination and execution of comprehensive, realistic and effective work plans
Help promote a consistent vision and strategy throughout the organization
Build relationships that foster collaboration and partnerships to drive better strategies, priorities, and service to the customer
Assist and oversee quality change control according to Corning Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management and Disaster recovery Methodology
Mentor members of the infrastructure team on architectural, engineering and operational best practices related to Active Directory
Communicate design at strategy at all levels of the organization
Provide escalated support for Business-Critical problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college in computer science or related field
10+ years of experience in Active Directory / Windows system administration, with a focus on private cloud and public cloud platforms. (Experience in both Active Directory and Entra)
10+ years' experience in a production IT environment managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services and cloud infrastructure
Active Directory Design and Migration experience at an enterprise level (multiple forests and domains, trust relationships)
Active Directory Security Best Practice Implementation (e.g., tiered services, GPOs, Privileged Access Workstations, AD Health Monitoring)
Active Directory Backup / Restore Testing, Ransomware Protection
In depth knowledge of Active Directory and Windows Servers, including all or most of the following: Active Directory on Prem, Azure AD, ADFS, M365 Integration, Multi-factor Authentication, Windows Server Core
Experience engineering, building, and supporting a global active directory environment
A holistic understanding of IT infrastructure inclusive of server, storage, network, virtualization, database, DR/business recovery and continuity practices, etc
Understanding of public cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and providers (AWS, Azure)
Demonstrated expertise in operational improvement and excellence
Experience influencing and interacting effectively with peers and IT leaders
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft AD partitioning and tiering mechanisms, such as Red Forest and Tier 0/1/2, Privileged Access Workstations (PAW), Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer, Quest Recovery Manager
Manufacturing industry experience
Active Directory in a High Security / Regulated environment
Lead by Example: Professional, big picture thinker, accountable, committed and well respected by team; can contribute significantly to Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization; show strong alignment of work and priorities to vision and strategy
Inspire Others: Exhibit a wide breath of technical, operational and team leadership skills; excellent command and control; develop strong talent through good situational management skills; possess a passion for excellence
Get it done: Consistently achieve quality results on a timely basis; deliver on commitments; superior follow through
Strong crisis management skills
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan.
Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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