Active Directory Consultant

Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm based in London is seeking a professional to conduct an extensive review of Active Directory configurations. Responsibilities include documenting processes, evaluating security settings, and delivering comprehensive reports. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in PowerShell, AD architecture, and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with personnel to clarify existing AD and authentication processes.
• Review the current Active Directory architecture and design.
• Evaluate compliance with design standards and policies.
• Assess security configuration of Active Directory against threats.
• Deliver a comprehensive report detailing findings and configuration gaps.

Skills

Strong documentation and reporting skills

Advanced PowerShell Scripting experience

Proven expertise in reviewing Active Directory architecture

Extensive knowledge of SQL databases and permissions

Deep understanding of nested and cyclic groups in AD

Remote access controls

Linux SSH access controls

Job description

Phase 1 - Investigation

• Conduct interviews with personnel to clarify existing AD and authentication processes.
• Review the current Active Directory architecture and design.
• Evaluate compliance with design standards, policies, and industry best practices.
• Assess security configuration of Active Directory against current threat models.
• Evaluate configuration and health of:
  • AD replication services
  • DNS
  • Authentication and authorization configurations
  • Managed File Share access (NTFS/SMB)
  • SQL databases and local server permissions
• Review data attributes within AD for consistency and accuracy. Assess access controls, including:
  • Nested and cyclic groups
  • Remote access
  • Linux SSH access controls
• Deliver a comprehensive report detailing all findings, vulnerabilities, and configuration gaps.

Phase 2 - Remediation Planning

• Analyze data collected from the investigation phase.
• Provide a prioritized roadmap of remediation steps with estimated levels of effort.
• Recommend architectural and process improvements to align with best practices and compliance.
• Deliver updated reports for review and approval.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Advanced PowerShell Scripting experience.
• Proven expertise in reviewing Active Directory architecture for compliance and optimization.
• Extensive knowledge of SQL databases and local server permissions.
• Deep understanding of nested and cyclic groups in AD.
• Remote access controls
• Linux SSH access controls