Join to apply for the Active Directory - Identity Specialist role at Green Light Worldwide3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Active Directory SMERemote, anywhere in AustraliaContract Role (6 Months + Extension)About the companyGreen Light is one of Asia Pacific’s most successful and fastest growing IT services businesses. We offer a wide range of IT services in Security, infrastructure and Systems Integration to a diverse customer base throughout Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia and Europe.About the engagement:Green Light is partnering up with a leading company to engage Active Directory Consultant to design, implement, and manage Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and related identity services. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in securing, optimizing, and automating identity and access management (IAM) solutions to support the organization's security and operational requirements.Responsibilities:Active Directory Management:Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD environments.Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and compliance policies.Ensure high availability, performance, and security of directory services.Identity & Access Management (IAM):Implement and manage identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.Automate identity lifecycle management processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).Work closely with cybersecurity teams to mitigate identity threats and enhance directory security.Monitoring & Troubleshooting:Monitor AD and IAM services, proactively identifying and resolving issues.Perform security audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments for directory services.Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for AD environments.Integration & Collaboration:Work with application and infrastructure teams to integrate authentication and authorization services.Collaborate with security teams to enforce identity governance and protect against unauthorized access.Provide technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and training to support teams.Technology & Best Practices:Stay updated on emerging identity technologies, industry best practices, and security trends.Recommend and implement IAM enhancements to improve security posture and operational efficiency.Required Skills & Experience:5+ years of experience in Active Directory, Azure AD, and Identity & Access Management (IAM).Strong expertise in Active Directory design, administration, and troubleshooting.Experience with Azure AD, AD Connect, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.Hands-on experience with Group Policy Management (GPO), Kerberos, LDAP, and DNS.Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and management.Experience implementing SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity federation.Understanding of Zero Trust security models, identity governance, and privileged access management (PAM).Familiarity with SIEM, identity analytics, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).Apply Now! For more information, contact Shilpa at 0466915475 or email your CV to shilpak@greenlightworldwide.comSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionInformation TechnologyIT Services and IT Consulting
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