Senior Active Directory Engineer
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of operational experience in Active Directory and Windows Server administration, including direct management of domain controllers.
- At least 5 years of operational experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure AD Connect (AADC), including user and group management, conditional access policies, and multifactor authentication.
- Demonstrated ability in AD troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational optimization.
- Experience with of networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing, as these are fundamental to the operation of AD DS
- Experience with PowerShell scripting to automate routine AD tasks.
- Familiarity with IT security principles, especially as they pertain to AD environments.
- Must be amenable to work on a shifting schedule and a hybrid work arrangement in Pasay City.
- Manage and maintain Active Directory domain controllers across multiple sites and domains to ensure high availability and performance including managing users, groups and GPO's.
- Administer Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure AD Connect (AADC) to support single sign-on (SSO) and seamless identity synchronization.
- Monitor AD services to identify and resolve performance issues and ensure system security and compliance with IT policies.
- Execute routine AD maintenance tasks, including backing up and restoring AD DS and disaster recovery operations.
- Collaborate with IT security teams to fortify AD against vulnerabilities and implement security policies.
- Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of AD, ADFS, and AADC issues, providing tier-3 support as needed.
- Optimize AD infrastructure through effective configuration and policy management.
- Document operational procedures, configurations, and system changes.
- Guide and support junior team members in AD management practices.