Microsoft Active Directory Engineer

12 months FTC, * Administration and maintenance of the Identity services including Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID

• Assist the identification, analysis, and resolution of system design weaknesses
• Troubleshoot and manage the resolution of issues related to identities, systems, access, accounts, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions
• Troubleshoot, support and resolve system incidents, problems and changes, as required
• Determine and recommend the most appropriate response to complex problems, issues and/or defects by assessing impact and prioritisation
• Ensure the maintenance, patching, operating, and monitoring of IAM systems are in place and completed
• Work closely with operational teams, Cyber Security and Application Owners on both operational management and roadmap development of all Identity services
• Provide technical expertise and works with the business to drive process improvements through automation
• Identification of strategic opportunities for improvement and optimisation of Identity Management based on industry trends, best practices and business needs
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AD configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in projects related to Microsoft upgrades, migrations, consolidations, and new technology implementations

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline or demonstrable experience in 2nd line Active Directory support
• Microsoft Active Directory Certification (required)
• Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD Certification (desirable)
• CyberArk Qualifications (desirable)
• Okta Certification (any level desirable)

Other things we're looking for (key criteria):

• Experience with Active Directory and associated components, including, but not limited to:-

• Security Groups

• Group Policy Objects

• DNS

• DHCP

• Trusts and federations

• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Understanding of SSL Certificates and their permutations
• PowerShell
• Awareness of Active Directory best security practices
• Privileged Access Management experience is desirable

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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