McDonald's · 1 month ago
Active Directory Engineer II
Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $131K/yr
3+ years expMcDonald's is a leading global omni-channel restaurant brand focused on innovative technology to enhance customer experiences. They are seeking an Active Directory Engineer II to provide technical assistance in identity and access management, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead complex troubleshooting efforts to improve their Global Identity and Access Management platform.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance and administration in the areas of identity and access management in alignment with our policies, standards, and best practices
Collaborate with other product and technical teams to help define and execute the product roadmaps. Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements using cutting-edge features, security trends, and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to deliver successful Active Directory and Entra implementations
Prepare and interpret technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures. Generate reports on system health, performance, and security
Perform various functions and duties in support of audit, compliance deliverables, Directory security, remediation, and recovery
Lead complex or high severity troubleshooting for incident and problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams. Develop technical engineering solutions that solve business challenges and improve processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years professional experience as an IAM Engineer or similar role, implementing and operating at an enterprise-level in a multi-forest and multi-cloud environment
Extensive technical experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory), and other Microsoft identity and access related technologies
Advanced PowerShell scripting experience and capabilities
Extensive knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Organizational Unit management, and Security Groups
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices, including risk management, access controls, and secure coding
Extensive experience and advanced knowledge in implementing Windows security concepts, policies, and least–privilege design principles
Deep analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business requirements and translate them into practical solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and help influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various organizational levels
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft or 3rd party management and monitoring solutions such as SMART, SCOM, SCCM, Log Analytics, Semperis, and BloodHound Enterprise (would be a plus)
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
Adoption assistance program
Educational assistance program
Flexible ways of working
Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
Company
McDonald's
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries.
10001+ employees
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Multi Unit Franchise Owner - President / CEO
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