Senior Active Directory & Messaging Specialist

Title

Senior Active Directory & Messaging Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Active Directory and Messaging Specialist to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and maintaining on-premises Active Directory environments and hybrid setup. This role requires a deep understanding of Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365 and related technologies, as well as the ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain on-premises Active Directory environments, including user and group management, GPOs, and security policies.

• Design, implement, and manage hybrid Active Directory setups, integrating on-premises and cloud environments.

• Administer and support Exchange Server environments, including mailbox management, email routing, and security.

• Monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory and Exchange issues, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Lead and participate in projects related to Active Directory and messaging infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and optimizations.

• Develop and maintain documentation for Active Directory and messaging environments, including architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and best practices.

• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of Active Directory and messaging services.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in managing and maintaining Active Directory and Exchange environments.

• Expert Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of on-premises Active Directory, hybrid setup, and Exchange Server.

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, and Microsoft Certified: Exchange Server Expert.

• Experience with Certificate Authority Services.

• Experience with authentication methods.

• Experience with ADFS.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, DNS, DHCP, and other related technologies.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Office 365 and Azure AD.

• Knowledge of other messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Entra ID.

• Experience with identity management and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.

Education

National Certificate Level 4 (N4) / Grade 12 (Required)

Languages

English