System Engineer Active Directory

Function

Are you an experienced IT professional with expertise in managing large-scale Active Directory environments? Our client is seeking a System Engineer with a focus on Active Directory to join their team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the health, security, and performance of Active Directory services across an extensive and dynamic European environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a System Engineer specializing in Active Directory, your primary tasks will include:

• Ensuring timely and efficient support for Active Directory (AD) operations.
• Troubleshooting AD/LDAP authentication and authorization issues.
• Supporting DNS services, name resolution, and Certificate Authority services.
• Advising on application single sign-on (SSO) using AD Federated Services.
• Assisting Level 1 and Level 2 support teams with AD-related inquiries and issues.
• Monitoring, auditing, and implementing security measures for the AD environment.
• Keeping Domain Controllers updated with the latest Windows versions.
• Leading business-driven changes, including the integration of AD tools and services.
• Analyzing the AD environment to identify challenges and recommending improvements.
• Driving large-scale AD and Identity Management projects.
• Collaborating with senior staff to resolve escalated incidents and coordinating with global AD leaders.

What We’re Looking For

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience:

• Senior exprience level in IT and business. Including at least 3 years managing complex Active Directory environments and services such as DNS, Certificate Authority (CA), ADFS, NPS, DHCP, LDAP(S), GPO, Kerberos, and Windows authentication.
• Hands-on experience with AD domain migrations, as well as Domain Controller installations, configurations, and upgrades.
• Solid understanding of ITIL service management and experience in SLA reporting.
• Strong background in managing third-party vendors and service providers.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of Enterprise, Information, and Infrastructure Architecture.
• Familiarity with leading infrastructure products and vendors.
• High level of personal integrity and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Quick decision-making abilities to assess and address the impact of technical issues on the business.