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Alltech Consulting Services

Senior Red Hat Directory Server Engineer

Alltech Consulting Services, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564


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Role Overview* We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Directory Server (RHDS) engineer to design, maintain, support, and optimize our global directory servicas* The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with RHDS in large-scale, complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:* Design and Architecture* Implementation and Maintenance* Install, configure, and maintain RHDS instances across multiple data centers* Set up and manage multi-master replication for high avallability 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• Install, configure, and maintain RHDS Instances acroes muttiple data cantere• Set up and manage multi-master replication for high avallability and load betancing• Implement and manage access controls, schemas, and password policies : Pertome negular heath chocke and prosetive maintenance task

Support and Troubleshooting:• Provie shero 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:• Devalo and malemen diactur recovery day procedures for RHDS• Regularly test and refine recovery processes

Monitoring and Performance Tuning:• Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions for RaiDS 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:• 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)* This role requires a highly skilled professional who can manage RHDS in a complex, global environment.