Position Description

The Senior Active Directory Engineer is a key contributor in architecting and building and maintaining secure, robust and resilient Active Directory (AD) environments. This position will develop the next generation of a multi-tenancy, standards-based, hardened Active Directory. Expert on automation and scripting to speed time to deployment, ensure reproducibility, and allow for auditability. Gather requirements and information from systems and stakeholders. Document current state, gaps against best practices and opportunities for improvement. Produce enterprise and department level designs based on accepted best practices. Work with Harvard team members across various technical groups to ensure alignment and coordination. Work with Microsoft subject matter experts engaged as supplemental resources. Install, configure and maintain AD and third-party software utilities. Develop scripts to automate routine functions including account creation, termination, monitoring and reporting. Document and maintain system installation, configuration and troubleshooting documentation for domain technologies.

Core Duties:

• Perform operational activities related to Microsoft Active Directory 
• Cleanup of stale objects (users, computers, groups) 
• Monitor and manage events reported by monitoring tools such as AD Audit, SCOM, Splunk 
• Write and maintain a suite of PowerShell scripts for automation of various tasks 
• Participate fully in software development life cycle
• Lead development of technical solutions to deliver business requirements
• Participate in long term strategic planning for the application portfolio(s)
• Establish and maintain internal/external stakeholder relationships
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• 5-8 years’ experience in Windows Administration
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with server support, preferably Windows 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019
• Demonstrated experience in supporting enterprise Active Directory environments
• Active Directory domain management and group policy management experience.
• Strong experience with FSMO roles, trust relationships, replication topology, data tagging, least privilege access controls, privileged accounts management, group policy management, LAPS, ADFS
• Advanced experience with LDAP queries and knowledge of troubleshooting connectivity and search issues
• Microsoft certifications would be a plus
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

This position will be based in Boston. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you will begin your work remotely. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). The fully remote nature of this job is only temporary. Once the University and your supervisor determine that it is appropriate, in-person on-campus work will be required as a condition of continued employment. This department actively supports some remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and team needs allow. Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/. 

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, incredibly affordable classes directly at the Harvard Extension School, and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.