IT Specialist - Active Directory and Cloud Services

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Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, and Azure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our identity, collaboration, and cloud services. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Active Directory (AD), Microsoft 365 (M365), and Azure cloud technologies, supporting a secure and scalable hybrid IT environment

Job Responsibilities

•    Manage, maintain, and optimize Active Directory (AD), including Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Domain Controllers.

•    Troubleshoot authentication, replication, and domain trust issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
•    Implement and maintain AD security best practices including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and tiered administration models.
•    Lead AD migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery initiatives.
•    Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Intune.
•    Implement governance and policies for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint permissions, and OneDrive synchronization.
•    Manage Microsoft 365 licensing, security groups, and tenant configurations.
•    Deploy and support Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Conditional Access Policies, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
•    Implement and manage Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity synchronization.
•    Configure Enterprise Applications, Single Sign-On (SSO), and OAuth authentication mechanisms.
•    Enforce Azure RBAC and other identity security best practices.
•    Manage and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) with AD, DNS, and DHCP roles.
•    Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure Automation.
•    Monitor identity logs and analytics to detect anomalies and ensure compliance with security policies.
•    Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams to ensure seamless integration across systems.
•    Provide Tier 3 support for complex identity, authentication, and collaboration issues.
•    Maintain up-to-date documentation, SOPs, and technical knowledge bases.

Candidate Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
•    5+ years of hands-on experience managing Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure AD in enterprise environments.
•    Proven expertise in Office 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
•    Strong knowledge of Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
•    Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
•    Experience with Azure AD Connect, Identity Federation, and Conditional Access configurations.
•    Deep understanding of Office 365 security and compliance features.
•    Experience with Office 365 migrations, upgrades, and tenant management.
•    Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Skills

•    Advanced PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 and Azure automation.
•    Solid understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls.
•    Experience with email security solutions and filtering technologies.
•    Familiarity with ITIL or other IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks.

Education