Staff engineer - Centrify/AD management

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Engineer with strong expertise in Active Directory (AD) object and schema management and hands-on experience with the Centrify IAM platform.

This role requires deep technical knowledge of Linux environments (primarily RedHat-based distributions), along with a solid understanding of UNIX profile provisioning, RBAC models, AD bridging, and proxy management.

You will play a key role in designing and executing complex Centrify zone consolidation and migration activities, working closely with infrastructure teams in high-performance environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation and migration of multiple Centrify zones, ensuring smooth integration of separate and unique environments into a unified structure
• Analyze, manage, and consolidate AD objects and schemas, preventing and resolving potential conflicts during migration
• Design and implement strategies to safely merge zones into a single defined structure
• Collaborate closely with HPC (High Performance Computing) environments and Storage/Backup teams, ensuring seamless interaction with large-scale data systems
• Manage and optimize Centrify/AD integrations, including proxies interacting with large (petabyte-scale) storage shares
• Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline migration and operational tasks using PowerShell and/or Python
• Ensure stability, security, and scalability of identity and access management processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AD bridging, RBAC, and UNIX/Linux identity provisioning
• Contribute to best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement of IAM processes

Requirements

• Proven experience with Active Directory (AD) object and schema management
• Hands-on experience with Centrify IAM platform
• Strong expertise in Linux systems, particularly RedHat-based distributions
• Solid understanding of:
• UNIX profile provisioning
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• AD bridging and proxy management
• Experience working in complex, large-scale infrastructure environments (e.g., HPC, large storage systems)
• Proficiency in PowerShell for scripting and automation
• Experience with Python for automating processes and improving efficiency
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex migration scenarios
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple technical teams
• Candidates must declare criminal record extract not older than three months

Nice to Have

• Experience with large-scale data environments (PB-level storage systems)
• Background in automation-first infrastructure or DevOps practices
• Familiarity with backup and storage solutions integrated with IAM systems

Benefits

• Broad range of activities, tasks, and projects
• Flexible working conditions
• Minimum 5 weeks of vacation
• Paid sick days
• Meal vouchers
• Vouchers (B-day voucher, wedding, and new born surprise)
• Contributions to wellness programs (multisport card)
• Fishing for Friends program – our referral program
• Refreshments in the D-ploy office
• Further development and professional advancement
• Friendly and international working environment 
• Company-sponsored events
• Competitive salary and various benefits