Directory Services Architect (0822) in Buffalo, NY

Did you know that M&T Bank made Forbes Magazine’s “400 Best Big Companies” list for the 10th time this year, that we’ve been in business for over 150 years and are one of the nation’s top 20 bank holding companies with close to $66 billion in assets? M&T Bank is a great place to be because we’re established, strong, and even in these turbulent financial times, we remain stable and profitable.  We value work-life balance and carry out our mission of making M&T Bank the best place our employees have ever worked. Due to our consistent growth and prosperity, we are looking to fill a key Directory Services Architect within the Technology division of M&T Bank. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for providing expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems related to directory services. Resolves highly-complex technical issues, conducts advanced research, and identifies product/service innovations. Provides the highest level of technical support/expertise to technicians levels I through III in the directory Services area. Will be a senior team technical resource interacting with all other Information Systems personnel to identify and correct issues. Candidate must have excellent time management skills and must be able to prioritize meet deadlines. Performs and oversees basic to complex systems analysis, design and programming efforts. Must be able to direct, monitor and mentor junior resources, plus coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects Participates with systems analysts, operations staff and IT staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.  Evaluates and understands complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. Provides highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives Prepares thorough, clear technical specifications and functional specifications, and updates systems documentation. Prepares charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems Prepares and reviews assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project Maintains efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications Recommends new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software Will be responsible for managing critical technical projects Active Directory Administration and Planning DNS, Active Directory GPOs, Login Scripts Working with LDAP and Network Security Third party product integration into Directory Services Platforms BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Active Directory Administration and Planning DNS, Active Directory GPOs, Login Scripts Working with LDAP and Network Security Working with Windows Servers 2000, 2003, 2008 etc Perform system administration, installation, problem isolation, and resolution on Windows systems Participate in planning, designing, documenting, and implementing new technologies Third party product integration into Directory Services PlatformsExcellent verbal and written communication skills are a requirement IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in architecting an enterprise Active Directory implementation with greater than 20,000 seats Expert level skills managing enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environment with multiple domains Over 7 years of experience in the field or related area. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred A complete understanding of the system development life cycle, ability to introduce application development alternatives and an understanding of the client area’s functions Experience with state of the art application development support software and hardware platforms and proficiency in multiple programming languages Demonstrates a high aptitude for complex problem analysis and resolution Microsoft Certification in Directory Services To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here