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Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and stability of the Active Directory environment, ensuring reliability and compliance with governance defined by L3 architects. You will handle operational execution across Tier 0 infrastructure, resolve incidents, and ensure seamless identity services across the organization.

Requirements

* Strong experience in Active Directory Administration
* Solid understanding of user, group, and computer object lifecycle management
* Hands-on experience with ADUC, ADAC, DNS tools, GPMC, and PowerShell
* Good understanding of authentication protocols (Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM)
* Experience with Domain Controller operations (monitoring, updates, logs, replication checks)
* Experience with GPO operations (creation, modification, troubleshooting)
* Understanding of hybrid identity environments (Entra ID Connect)
* Strong operational discipline and ability to follow procedures precisely
* Clear communication skills and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

* Execute daily Active Directory operations, including object lifecycle management (users, groups, computers)
* Maintain group memberships and enforce naming conventions and structure
* Perform standard changes via ITSM tools and apply L3-validated policies and procedures
* Manage GPO operations (create, modify, link, validate, troubleshoot)
* Operate Tier 0 servers (Domain Controllers, PKI, DNS, AD Connect) following L3 guidelines
* Monitor server health, perform updates, manage backups and restore operations
* Resolve incidents related to authentication, replication (basic), DNS, GPOs, and AD Connect synchronization
* Perform root cause analysis and escalate complex issues to L3 when required
* Ensure compliance with governance, security policies, and Tier 0 access rules
* Maintain runbooks, documentation, and incident tracking
* Collaborate with L3 architects, cybersecurity, infrastructure, network, IAM, and workplace teams

Nice to have

* Experience in large enterprise Active Directory environments
* Exposure to identity governance tools (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, Usercube)
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management frameworks
* Continuous improvement mindset and experience contributing to operational optimization

Excited? So are we! Send us your CV and let’s start this journey together.


Employment type
Full-time
Location
Portugal \| NP Lisbon