Active Directory Specialist

AIA Shared Services; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Digital+ in Manila seeks an experienced Active Directory Administrator to lead and mentor a team, ensure AD stability, and align IT services with business priorities.

You will manage AD deployment, GPO, DNS/DHCP, and security; handle incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and drive improvements with IAM and cloud services like Azure AD. This is a role within AIA's digital and analytics hub supporting Asia-Pacific teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in AD or related IT services.
• Hands-on experience in AD technologies and related qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, CA, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of IAM, including Azure AD, LDAP, and SSO.
• Experience with cloud-based directory services environments is a plus.
• Microsoft Certified or equivalent certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of AD administrators and support engineers.
• Oversee deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Active Directory services.
• Manage incident and problem resolution; perform root cause analysis.
• Enforce security best practices for AD including privileged access management.
• Monitor AD performance and collaborate to optimize configurations.
• Manage vendor relationships and SLAs for AD-related tools.
• Develop and manage AD-related budgets and resources.
• Participate in on-call duties to implement changes and resolve incidents.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

Azure AD

IAM

LDAP

SSO

DNS

DHCP

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

AD Management Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow? AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment. If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role

• Ensures IT service availability and minimises the AIA’s business impact of IT service outages through the effective management.
• Contributes to the improvement of user satisfaction with IT services by ensuring that the arrangements remain aligned with business needs and priorities and fit for purpose.
• Improves the overall technical performance as measured by the technology related KPIs and SLAs (utilisation, availability, response times etc.) year on year

Roles & Responsibilities

• Technical Operations and Performance Management: Lead and mentor a team of AD administrators and support engineers to ensure high performance and operational efficiency.
• Active Directory Management: Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Active Directory Services and components including domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Authority Ensure the stability, security, and performance of Active Directory across the organization.
• Incident & Problem Managements: Act as an escalation point for Active Directory-related issues and ensure timely resolution. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices for Active Directory, including privileged access management, account lifecycle management, and audit policies. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor Active Directory performance, analyze trends, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with infrastructure and security to optimize AD configurations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholder to evaluate, select, and implement AD-related tools and technologies. Manage relationships with third-party service providers and ensure SLAs are met.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage AD related budget. Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadline and organizational goals.
• Part of the Active Directory operations team, with on-call and standby duties activated based on business criticality to implement changes, fulfil requests, and resolve incidents.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in which at least 1 year regional exposure
• Hands on experience in AD related technologies or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree holder of unviersity on Information Technology or related discipline
• Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, CA and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles, including Azure AD, LDAP, and SSO.
• Experience with cloud-based directory services environments is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Able to anticipate issues and take initiatives to resolve them before escalation Takes ownership of tasks and delivers results reliably and consistently Works effectively across teams and geographies, fostering a cooperative and inclusive environment Prioritizes user experience and service quality in all technical decisions Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure or during critical incidents Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies and best practices Upholds a high ethical standards and ensures compliance with policies and regulations

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