PAM-Active Directory Consultant

Iconic IT Consulting Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Password Management Consultant specializing in Active Directory. This exciting role involves managing privileged account passwords, ensuring compliance with security policies, and providing technical support to users. You will implement best practices, conduct security audits, and enhance password security with multifactor authentication solutions. Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining the integrity of password management systems and make a significant impact in the field of IT security. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in IT security or system administration focusing on password management.
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage service account passwords within Active Directory.
• Provide technical support for password-related issues and conduct training sessions.
• Implement and manage multifactor authentication solutions for enhanced security.

Skills

Active Directory Administration

Group Policy Management

Password Management Tools

MFA Solutions

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Password Management Tools

MFA Solutions

Job description

Job Title: Password Management Consultant (Active Directory Specialist)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Password Management Assistant with a specialization in Active Directory to support our IT Privilege Account Management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and securing privileged account passwords within our Active Directory environment, ensuring compliance with security policies, and providing technical support to users. This role involves handling password-related issues, implementing best practices, and maintaining the integrity of our password management system.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Password Management:
   • Administer and manage service account passwords within the Active Directory environment.
   • Enforce password policies and ensure compliance with security standards.
   • Monitor and maintain the privilege account management system for effectiveness and reliability.
2. User Support:
   • Provide technical support to users regarding password-related issues, including configuring passwords in services, providing encrypted passwords, and connectivity issues in the privilege account management system.
   • Assist users in understanding and adhering to privilege account management processes and best practices.
   • Conduct regular training sessions on password security and management.
3. System Security:
   • Implement and manage multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions to enhance password security.
   • Monitor for unauthorized access attempts and take appropriate mitigation actions.
   • Conduct regular security audits to ensure robust and compliant privilege account management practices.
4. Policy and Procedure Development:
   • Assist in developing and updating privilege account management policies and procedures.
   • Document and maintain standard operating procedures for privilege account management tasks.
   • Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in password security.
5. Technical Administration:
   • Manage and configure password policies within the privilege account management system, aligning with Active Directory settings.
   • Ensure secure storage and transmission of passwords using encryption and other security measures.
   • Assist in integrating privilege account management tools with existing systems.
6. Incident Response:
   • Respond to and resolve privilege account-related security incidents and breaches.
   • Work with the IT Privilege Access Management team to investigate and mitigate potential threats.
   • Maintain logs and documentation of incidents and resolutions.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 4 years in IT security or system administration focusing on password management in Active Directory environments.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are preferred.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory administration and Group Policy management.
• Proficiency in password management tools and MFA solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on security.

Additional Information:

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Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1