IAM Operations Engineer II

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

Are you ready to shape the future of secure, seamless identity access across a global law firm? As a IAM Operations Engineer II, you'll design, enhance, and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies that strengthen Kirkland & Ellis' infrastructure and enable operational excellence. You'll play a key role in evaluating current systems, identifying improvement opportunities, and executing updates that streamline workflows and bolster security.

• Design & Implementation: Lead the design, deployment, and enhancement of IAM technologies across the Firm's infrastructure, including evaluation and rollout of new tools and features.
• System Administration: Manage the daily operation, maintenance, and performance of IAM, directory, email, and telephony systems related to user identity.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Partner with Human Resources to manage user lifecycle processes, ensuring timely and secure access provisioning.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Collaborate with Firmwide Service Desk and Technology Support teams to diagnose and resolve incidents; occasionally provide direct end-user support with a focus on service excellence.
• Incident Management: Advise management on incident trends and prevention strategies to maintain a secure, resilient environment.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with fellow engineers to share best practices, develop solutions efficiently, and maintain consistency across systems.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience managing and securing Active Directory environments. Prior experience in a legal or professional services setting is a plus.
• Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of Outlook/Exchange, Windows file/folder security, Distributed File System (DFS), DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and general network routing.
• Professional Skills: Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication abilities, with a commitment to handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure/Entra, including roles, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (M365), Intune, and related technologies.
• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as Delinea (preferred) or CyberArk.
• Familiarity with Identity Governance tools (Veza preferred).
• Advanced understanding of Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Authentication, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) concepts.
• Skilled in PowerShell scripting and code reading.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Chicago: $118,000 - 149,500

How to Apply

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