Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Engineer specializing in Active Directory to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Active Directory environments. This role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the Active Directory infrastructure that supports core organizational functionsand other tools as required.This position requires a proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining up-to-date best practices in AD management.

What you'll be doing

Design, Implement, and Manage Active Directory:

Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including AD forests, domains, Organizational Units (OUs), Group Policies, trusts, and other tools as required.Maintain and support AD-related services, such as DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.Implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security, software deployment, and other configurations.Develop and maintain AD forests, domains, organizational units (OUs), and trust relationships.Plan and implement AD schema extensions, upgrades, and migrations.

Security and Compliance:

Implement and manage AD security policies and access controls.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Conduct regular audits of AD objects, permissions, and policies to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.Monitor AD for security breaches and respond to incidents.

Automation and Optimization:

Develop and maintain scripts for automation of common AD tasks using PowerShell or other scripting languages.Optimize AD performance and efficiency through regular tuning and updates.

Maintenance and Support:

Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as backup and recovery, patch management, and performance tuning.Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for AD-related issuesand other tools as required.Troubleshoot and resolve AD replication, authentication, and authorization issues.

Collaboration and Documentation:

Work closely with other IT teams to integrate AD with various applications and systems.Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the AD environment, including architecture, configurations, and procedures.Document AD configurations, processes, and procedures.Provide training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on AD-related topics.

Project Management:

Lead or participate in AD-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.

Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers as needed.

What you'll bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in managing and supporting Active Directory environments.

Experience with AD-related tools and technologies, such as Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), DNS, DHCP, ADUC, PowerShell, and Azure AD.

Experience with AD integration with cloud services (e.g., Azure AD) is a plus.

Strong knowledge of AD architecture, design, and implementation.

Proficiency in AD security best practices and compliance requirements.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaininghigh standards of quality and security.

Certifications (preferred but not required):

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertCompTIA Security+

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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