Active Directory Engineer

Manage and support Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Domain Controllers, authentication and identity services. Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Entra services, including Conditional Access, Entra Connect, Microsoft Authenticator, Intune, Windows Defender for Identity and role/group management. Maintain and enhance core infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance and resilience. Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues proactively and implement improvements to minimise service disruption. Lead infrastructure changes, application deployments and platform upgrades while following change management and service management processes. Produce and maintain technical documentation, including system procedures, knowledge articles and root cause analysis. Support capacity planning, service monitoring and life cycle management of core platforms. Work closely with Information Security to maintain compliance across the server estate. Contribute to infrastructure roadmaps, technology improvements and automation initiatives using PowerShell. Provide technical leadership by mentoring team members, coordinating operational activities and supporting project delivery.

5+ years’ experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments. Strong expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI and Windows Server technologies. Experience managing Microsoft Azure and Entra services, including identity and access management. Strong PowerShell Scripting skills, including creating, testing and maintaining automation. Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, clustering, server migrations, upgrades and security patching. Experience delivering infrastructure projects and managing operational priorities. Understanding of IT service management principles and change control processes. Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Microsoft certifications in Active Directory, Azure or related technologies, or equivalent experience. ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent practical experience.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position., DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business