Active Directory Engineer (Identity)

N-iXis a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud data AI/ML embedded softwareIoT and more driving digital transformation across finance manufacturing telecom healthcare and other industries. JoinN-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

Currently we are looking for anActive Directory Engineer (Identity) to join the team.

Client Overview:
The client is a leading company in digital transaction management and e-signature solutions helping organizations streamline agreements and accelerate business processes through secure scalable and user-friendly platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design implement and optimize a secure scalable and highly available Active Directory (AD) and identity infrastructure to support centralized authentication authorization and resource access control across the organization.
• Ensure secure and streamlined identity lifecycle management (Joiner Mover Leaver processes).
• Enable efficient delegation of administrative tasks.
• Support integration with cloud services and applications (Azure AD ADFS hybrid identity).
• Implement best practices for operational reliability security and compliance.
• Provide training for IT administrators on managing AD components including GPO administration and troubleshooting.
• Develop user guides and documentation for end-users regarding AD-related processes (e.g. password resets account access).
• Establish change management processes and provide ongoing support including patches and version upgrades.
• Configure auditing policies integrate with SIEM solutions and perform periodic security assessments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR HIPAA SOX).
• Collaborate with HR Security Compliance and business stakeholders to define provisioning policies access control and policy enforcement.
• Maintain regular project communication reporting and status updates to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  
  

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Windows Server versions ()
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD automation.
• Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
• Familiarity with Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
• Understanding of DNS DHCP and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Experience with Azure AD ADFS and hybrid identity.
• Familiarity with IAM (Identity and Access Management) frameworks.

Infrastructure Requirements:

• Server infrastructure (physical or virtual) for domain controllers.
• Network connectivity across all AD sites.
• Backup and recovery solutions for AD (e.g. Veeam Windows Backup).
• Security solutions like firewalls and endpoint protection.

Non-Functional / Organizational Requirements:

• Active participation of business and IT stakeholders for requirements design reviews and approvals.
• Understanding of organizational unit (OU) structure business functions and geographic needs for AD architecture alignment.
• Delivery of training programs and creation of user guides.
• Formal change management process to track AD environment changes.
• Compliance with data protection regulations and securing privileged account information.
• Auditing and logging of critical AD activities integrated with SIEM.
• Periodic security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Clear project timeline with milestones and deliverables.
• Regular communication and escalation paths for project progress and issue resolution.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in hybrid AD and cloud identity integration.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with project management in AD deployment projects.
  
  

Reporting To:

• Sr. Manager Identity and Access Management Engineering