Senior Active Directory Engineer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa d2a08bca-0aed-4841-a35f-3d4f131c1ccd Full time R450 000 - R750 000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory forests, domains, and trusts.
  • Manage and optimize hybrid identity environments using Entra Connect or Cloud Sync.
  • Develop and enforce Conditional Access and Zero Trust policies.
  • Implement and manage Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Identity Protection.
  • Troubleshoot complex authentication and federation issues (e.g., SAML, ADFS, OAuth).
  • Automate identity lifecycle processes using PowerShell, Graph API, or Logic Apps.
  • Conduct regular access reviews, audit logging, and compliance reporting.
  • Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams on identity-related initiatives.
  • Lead or contribute to identity migration, consolidation, and modernization projects.
  • Stay current with Microsoft identity roadmap and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID administration.
  • Strong knowledge of identity federation, SSO, and authentication protocols.
  • Experience with Entra Connect, PIM, MFA, Conditional Access, and SCIM.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and identity governance frameworks.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Sentinel, AD Audit).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-300, Az-104 AZ-500, MS-100, MS-101).
  • Experience with Entra ID Governance, Access Packages, and Entitlement Management.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, POPIA, GDPR).
  • Experience in large-scale identity migration or merger/acquisition projects.

Tools & Technologies:

  • Active Directory, DNS, GPO, Sites & Services
  • Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Connect, Cloud Sync
  • PowerShell, Graph API, Azure CLI
  • ADFS, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
  • Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Identity
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Logic Apps

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R450 000,00 - R750 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person

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