Active Directory Consultant (Intermediate) 8697-0410

Foilcon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Active Directory Consultant to provide specialized support for IT Infrastructure. This hybrid contract role involves operational and project support within a dynamic team, focusing on systems administration and technical leadership. You'll have the opportunity to develop policies, manage vendor performance, and contribute to client education programs. If you're looking to make an impact in a collaborative environment while advancing your career in IT consulting, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Enterprise Active Directory and related technologies.
• Experience in a large ITIL based organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and project support for IT Infrastructure.
• Lead and coordinate specialized technical aspects of systems administration.

Skills

Enterprise Active Directory

Azure Active Directory (AAD)

ITIL

Troubleshooting

Vendor Management

Job description

Active Directory Consultant (Intermediate) 8697-0410

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HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name. This role commences April 1, 2025.

Deliverable: Infrastructure Services

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide operational and project support (i.e. account management, delegation of rights, security patch management, build activities) for IT Infrastructure within the Guelph Data Centre and MS Entra (Azure) Tenant for ITS\DCO\Core Services\Directory Services\Active Directory team.
2. Provide highly specialized support for assigned technical aspects of systems administration, including:
   • Server infrastructure support assistance for the server build kit,
   • Performing build integration,
   • Implementing and managing back-up and the SAN infrastructure.
3. Provide highly specialized broad systems administration technical leadership, expertise and reporting, including:
   • Developing and finalizing policies and procedures for management approval (e.g., for SANs; scripts to provide maintenance and automation of labour-intensive tasks);
   • Providing work status reports, analyses and technical recommendations;
   • Installing new tools as required for operation efficiency and productivity;
   • Developing specifications for the tendering process;
   • Participating in selecting and negotiating with vendors to develop contracts and SLAs;
   • Managing vendors' performance, alerting management to defaults, recommending and implementing solutions;
   • Developing and delivering technical education programs for clients and work teams;
   • Providing technical mentoring for all systems administration staff.
4. Contribute authoritative technical expertise to systems administration planning, evaluation and budgeting.
5. Plan, resource, lead, co-ordinate, evaluate and report on highly specialized technical aspects of systems administration work.
6. Provide ongoing client service regarding highly specialized aspects of systems administration.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Evaluation Breakdown

• Knowledge of Enterprise Active Directory and related technologies – AD/AAD - 18%
• Knowledge of Enterprise Active Directory and related technologies – Migrations - 17%
• Experience working on a team within a large ITIL based organization – Troubleshooting - 18%
• Experience working on a team within a large ITIL based organization – SWAT - 17%

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting