Active Directory Specialist

As a Solution Specialist, you will be joining a team that thrives on challenges and aims to make a significant impact in the business world through exceptional innovation and growth opportunities. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, quality-driven, and collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure the smooth operation of Directory Services (Active Directory, Entra ID, ADFS, PKI) and other IAM components. Troubleshoot issues, manage configurations, and maintain optimal service performance. - Assist in the development, deployment, and maintenance of new Directory Services and IAM features. Provide ongoing support for development activities, ensuring alignment with operational goals and objectives. - Handle service requests and incidents related to Directory Services, ensuring timely resolution and efficient communication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues promptly. - Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency, functionality, and security of Directory Services. Implement changes and enhancements to optimize IAM processes and services. - Work closely with development teams and stakeholders to enhance IAM integration and development efforts. Foster collaboration to drive service improvements. - Maintain and enforce IAM policies to meet security and regulatory standards. Contribute to security assessments, security score evaluations, and vulnerability management. Qualifications Required: - Hands-on expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft Entra ID, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), DNS, and Federation Services. - Deep understanding of how cloud and on-premises resources interact within hybrid environments. - Proven ability to independently address and resolve authentication or directory services issues, while providing updates and performing root cause analysis. - Extensive experience integrating applications with modern authentication protocols, including expertise in Azure AD App proxy, MFA, conditional access policies, and other IAM capabilities. - In-depth understanding of LDAP(S), Kerberos, and other authentication methods and protocols such as SSO, OIDC, SAML etc. - Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies, staying up to date with advancements in the identity and access management space.,