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INTRODUCTION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
680 Lake Shore Drive
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Active Directory Engineer is the enterprise lead for designing, securing, and modernizing the hospital’s identity infrastructure across on-prem Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID). Responsible for engineering, and maintenance of AD forests, GPOs, PKI, privileged access, and hybrid identity services in alignment with security, audit, and IAM standards. The engineer leads identity remediation efforts, partners with security teams to strengthen controls, reports on identity risk and health, and mentors staff while advancing secure authentication and directory stability across the organization.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design, maintain, and upgrade Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, sites, and services, ensuring scalable and resilient identity infrastructure.
- Implement and enforce AD Tiering (Tier 0/1/2) and privileged access boundaries, ensuring secure administrative practices.
- Own the engineering, deployment, optimization, and governance of Group Policy Objects (GPOs)—including secure baseline enforcement, lifecycle management, troubleshooting of processing issues, and cross-team coordination to ensure reliable, conflict-free configuration across the enterprise.
- Develop PowerShell scripts to automate user lifecycle management, privileged access workflows, and routine AD operational tasks.
- Manage synchronization between on-premises AD and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including hybrid identity, AAD Connect, and authentication flows.
- Lead high-level troubleshooting for authentication, replication, DNS, and LDAP issues across multisite environments.
- Generate reports on system health, performance, and security, including privileged access, stale objects, replication status, and GPO compliance.
- Prepare and interpret technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system configurations, runbooks, and operational procedures.
- Develop and manage complex projects related to network and server technologies, including desktop technology and deployments where indicated.
- Mentor junior technical staff and/or IM Applications and other IM team members.
- Participate in other department or organizational project tasks as required.
- Partner with the Authentication team leader and technology SMEs to drive adoption of compliant, enterprise-wide authentication solutions aligned to IAM standards.
- Harden AD infrastructure, monitor security events, manage PKI/certificate services, and ensure compliance with security baselines and regulatory requirements.
- Apply industry best practices and proactively identify and remediate identity and authentication gaps to continuously strengthen enterprise controls.
- Partner with IAM Governance and policy teams to measure, report, and improve authentication controls, and support audit remediation and sustainability.
- Provide transparent reporting to leadership on identity posture, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Assume on-call responsibility for data center equipment operations, per the schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Technology/Computer Science preferred (or equivalent work experience)
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience engineering and supporting Active Directory in complex enterprise environments, including authentication, replication, GPOs, and directory security.
- Deep expertise in Active Directory architecture and services, including forests, domains, trusts, sites, replication, DNS integration, and Group Policy design, processing, and troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of identity and authentication principles and protocols, including Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and modern authentication frameworks.
- Expertise in PKI and certificate lifecycle management, including certificate-based authentication.
- Experience with hybrid identity and cloud directory services, including Microsoft Entra ID, AAD Connect, SSO, and federation.
- Strong understanding of security best practices across identity and core infrastructure, including servers, networks, and application security.
- Hands-on experience with identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) solutions, including MFA, vaulting, and service integrations (e.g., Ping Identity, OpenLDAP, OpenDJ).
- Experience working across Windows, Linux, and cloud-based identity platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex technical projects in both individual contributor and team leadership roles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to operate independently and make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and customer service.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
PAY RANGE
$93,600.00-$154,440.00 Salary
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
AI NOTICE
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an IT Systems Specialist
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian IT degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation letter ready before applying so employers don't flag your qualification as a blocker.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
IT departments at government contractors and federally regulated firms are legally required to use E-Verify. These employers already have structured onboarding for visa holders, which reduces friction when you bring up E-3 sponsorship during hiring.
Frame sponsorship as a simple LCA filing
Many U.S. IT hiring managers don't know the E-3 from the H-1B visa. Explain that there's no lottery, no cap risk, and the DOL Labor Condition Application is the primary employer step, not a full immigration case.
Verify your job title matches a specialty occupation
Titles like 'IT generalist' or 'help desk technician' can invite scrutiny because USCIS may view them as not requiring a specific bachelor's degree. Confirm your offer letter uses a title tied to a defined technical discipline, such as systems administrator or network engineer.
Nail your timing between offer and consulate appointment
Once your employer's LCA is DOL-certified, you can move to a consulate appointment. Book your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth slot immediately because wait times fluctuate, and some applicants wait four to eight weeks during peak periods.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
After you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. It removes the risk of filing errors that can delay your consulate appointment or trigger a request for evidence.
E-3 Visa IT Systems Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find IT Systems Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search because it filters specifically for employers who sponsor the E-3 visa, so you're not wasting applications on companies unfamiliar with Australian work authorization. Standard job boards list open roles but don't screen for E-3 willingness, which means you often find out late in the process that sponsorship isn't on the table.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an IT Systems Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as information technology, computer science, or a related discipline. Roles where any degree is acceptable, or where the position is primarily operational rather than technical, can face USCIS scrutiny. Your offer letter should clearly tie the job duties to the required degree field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for IT Systems Specialist roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian IT professionals. There's no annual lottery, no cap risk, and no multi-year wait. You can apply at any time of year, receive a two-year visa renewable indefinitely, and switch employers more easily. The H-1B cap of 85,000 slots and the lottery mean many qualified applicants go unselected entirely, which isn't a risk you carry with the E-3.
Can I change IT employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you begin work. You don't need to leave the United States or get a new visa stamp if you're changing status domestically, but you must have the new employer's certified LCA in hand before your start date. Gaps in employment can complicate your status, so align your transition dates carefully.