About this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Active Directory Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of our enterprise Active Directory (AD) environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure AD, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and security best practices, in addition if the candidate has knowledge on On-Prem Exchange, Cloud Exchange, Enterprise Vault & Share Point would be added advantage. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, security, and scalability of our directory services.
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Key Responsibilities
What you will do
Active Directory Administration & Management
Manage, maintain, and optimize Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and hybrid identity environments.
Oversee Domain Controllers, AD Sites & Services, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies (GPOs).
Implement RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), Fine-Grained Password Policies, and AD Federation Services (ADFS).
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for AD services.
Troubleshoot authentication issues, replication problems, and GPO conflicts.
Security & Compliance
Enforce Active Directory security hardening in alignment with industry best practices.
Manage LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM authentication, and privileged access controls.
Conduct regular AD security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement remediation plans.
Implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Identity Protection policies.
Work with SIEM solutions (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, etc.) to monitor and respond to security incidents.
Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Integration
Oversee identity lifecycle management, user provisioning/deprovisioning, and access control policies.
Manage Azure AD Connect, AD Sync, and hybrid identity solutions.
Integrate AD with SSO (Single Sign-On), Federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID), and IAM platforms.
Collaborate with IT teams to streamline authentication for SaaS applications, VPNs, and cloud platforms.
Automation & Optimization
Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting tools.
Develop self-service workflows for password resets, group management, and access requests.
Optimize AD performance, cleanup stale objects, and implement automation for user lifecycle management.
Design and implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Microsoft PIM.
Project Leadership & Collaboration
Lead Active Directory migration, consolidation, and upgrade projects.
Plan and execute Azure AD and cloud-based identity initiatives.
Work closely with Windows, Security, Network, and Application teams to ensure seamless integration.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Required Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in Active Directory and IAM administration in enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022), AD DS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Strong knowledge of Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and hybrid identity models.
Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
Expertise in LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, SAML, OAuth, and OIDC authentication protocols.
Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Microsoft PIM.
Experience working with SIEM and security monitoring tools.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
You will bring
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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