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Active Directory SME
Remote, anywhere in Australia
Contract Role (6 Months + Extension)
About the company
Green 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:
o Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD environments.
o Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and compliance policies.
o Ensure high availability, performance, and security of directory services .
* Identity & Access Management (IAM):
o Implement and manage identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
o Automate identity lifecycle management processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) .
o Work closely with cybersecurity teams to mitigate identity threats and enhance directory security.
* Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
o Monitor AD and IAM services, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
o Perform security audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments for directory services.
o Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for AD environments.
* Integration & Collaboration:
o Work with application and infrastructure teams to integrate authentication and authorization services.
o Collaborate with security teams to enforce identity governance and protect against unauthorized access.
o Provide technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and training to support teams.
* Technology & Best Practices:
o Stay updated on emerging identity technologies, industry best practices, and security trends .
o 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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