Active Directory Engineer
As an experienced Microsoft Active Directory Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing a complex enterprise AD environment. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, given the evolving work landscape. Proactively identifying solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving existing identity services will be central to your role. A strong security focus is also expected, with an emphasis on fortifying Active Directory, authentication services, and access management.
Your Role
- Oversee and enhance Active Directory (AD) architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Work on forest and domain migrations, including cross-forest trusts and multi-domain environments.
- Implement AD security enhancements, focusing on identity protection, conditional access, and secure authentication methods.
- Manage AD replication, GPO configurations, forest recovery strategies, and trust relationships.
- Support and optimize Azure Active Directory (AAD), including AAD Connect, identity federation, and authentication policies.
- Administer ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services) and its integration with cloud and on-prem applications.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts to enhance AD management and security.
- Utilize third-party tools such as Quest Active Roles, GPOAdmin, and Recovery Manager for streamlined identity management.
- Implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions, ensuring a seamless and secure user experience.
- Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen security policies and drive continuous improvement in identity governance.
Your Background
- A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise AD environments with multiple forests and domains.
- Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, including Core editions.
- Hands-on experience with IAM security best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with Agile, Lean, and ITIL methodologies.
- Proven ability to write technical documentation, design memos, and process handovers.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft MCSA (2012 or later)
- MCSE: Server Infrastructure
- Microsoft Azure certifications
Competencies
In addition to technical expertise, the following qualities are essential for success in this role:
- Proactive problem-solving - anticipating and resolving AD-related challenges.
- Security-first mindset - ensuring identity services remain resilient to threats.
- Strong communication - engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability - responding effectively to a dynamic IT landscape.
- Performance-driven - maintaining high standards in AD service availability and efficiency.
This role is heavily focused on Active Directory and identity services, making relevant hands-on experience a must. If you are passionate about directory services, security, and enterprise identity solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact!