Chicago, IL Remote (Country) Employment USD 124,500 - USD 236,500 - yearly

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company is hiring a Directory Services - Active Directory and Entra Architect (Remote)

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading the architecture, implementation, and ongoing support of directory services, ensuring high availability, security, and alignment with enterprise IT strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy scalable Active Directory environments across on-premises and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Lead the integration and configuration of Microsoft Entra for identity and access management.
  • Develop strategies for directory synchronization between on-premises and cloud platforms.
  • Ensure secure identity federation and single sign-on capabilities across applications.
  • Maintain high availability and disaster recovery for directory services.
  • Monitor and optimize directory performance and replication health.
  • Enforce security policies and compliance standards within directory configurations.
  • Collaborate with security teams to detect and remediate identity-related threats.
  • Support identity lifecycle management across enterprise systems.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex directory service issues.
  • Architect solutions for multi-forest and cross-domain trust relationships.
  • Implement role-based access controls within directory frameworks.
  • Guide migration projects involving directory consolidation or cloud transition.
  • Document architecture designs, operational procedures, and system configurations.
  • Provide technical leadership during audits and compliance reviews.
  • Evaluate emerging identity technologies for potential integration.
  • Work with application teams to integrate directory services into new solutions.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise security and data governance policies.
  • Support identity governance and administration initiatives.
  • Train and mentor engineers on directory service best practices.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft identity platforms.
  • Coordinate with infrastructure teams on network and system dependencies.
  • Drive automation of routine directory management tasks.
  • Assist in capacity planning for future directory service needs.
  • Promote consistent identity standards across global operations.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Work Arrangement

Remote position with flexibility based on candidate location.

Team

Part of the global IT infrastructure team focused on identity and access management solutions.

Why This Role Matters

Directory services form the backbone of secure access across enterprise systems. This role ensures identity integrity, enabling seamless and secure user experiences while protecting critical assets.

What You’ll Bring

Strategic vision for identity architecture, hands-on technical expertise, and a commitment to security and scalability in global IT environments.

Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.

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Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company
AbbVie ist ein internationales Pharmaunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitern weltweit und etwa 3.000 in Deutschland, das sich mit der Bewältigung gesundheitlicher Herausforderungen und der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Patienten befasst.
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Job Details
Department Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM)
Category management
Posted 5 days ago