Cybersecurity Engineer | Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) - (Remote)

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking an Engineer to join our Directory Services team, responsible for supporting Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), Quest tools, and Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS). This entry-level role provides an opportunity to learn, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise directory services in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a good  understanding of Active Directory, authentication protocols, and cloud-based identity solutions and is eager to grow in identity and access management (IAM). This role will focus on directory administration, user provisioning, access controls, and incident resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience  working with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• knowledge of LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, SAML, and authentication mechanisms.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration and PowerShell scripting.
• Exposure to Quest ARS, GPOAdmin, or Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS) is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for directory-related issues.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with IAM concepts, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity synchronization.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace administration and GCDS troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of cloud identity solutions like Entra ID or Google Cloud IAM.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell or Python.

Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot, Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning.
Cybersecurity Engineer utilizes business knowledge and technical experience of cybersecurity to provide a secure environment for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• 100% Deliver Execution & Problem Solving - Troubleshoot and quickly resolve escalated incidents Investigate and recommend corrective actions related to incidents Collaborate with Enterprise Technology to configure and integrate cybersecurity systems and services that mitigate risk Design, build, configure, maintain and monitor cybersecurity threat defense capabilities and user access management

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2+

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:
 

The pay range for this position is between $80,000 - $120,000