Lead Systems Programmer

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Lead Systems Programmer to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

• Active Directory Administration:
  Oversee AD Domain Controllers, manage AD Group Policies, and maintain AD Enterprise Admin roles.
• Active Directory Domain Controller Builds:
  Coordinate Domain Controller replacement project to replace 1,300+ Domain controllers in the environment.
• Infrastructure Projects:
  Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives such as Active Directory rightsizing, Cyber Ark PAM integrations, and GPO modifications.
• Audit & Compliance Support:
  Act as a point of contact for SOX audits and ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Infrastructure Architects, Principal Architects, and other Systems Programmers to deliver secure and scalable identity solutions.
• Support:
  On-Call support that you will rotate on a weekly basis with other team members.

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in systems programming or enterprise identity management.
• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, Power Shell, LDAP, and ADFS.
• Experience with enterprise-grade authentication platforms such as Cyber Ark and Entra .
• Strong understanding of Windows Server environments and domain controller configurations.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior team members.
• Familiarity with audit processes and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX).

• Experience with automation tools and scripting for identity lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra , LDAP, and integration with IAM platforms.
• Prior experience in a lead or managerial role within a large enterprise IT environment.
• 4 year degree in computer science or engineering
• SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator Associate, AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals, AZ-800 Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Team Environment

You’ll be joining a high-performing team that includes Principal Architects, Infrastructure Architects, and Senior Systems Programmers

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.

NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs.

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