Senior Active Directory & Exchange Administrator

Saudi Business Machines; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 189,909 - 227,474; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Active Directory & Exchange Administrator. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange administration, particularly in large-scale enterprise environments. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This role offers a competitive monthly salary of 18,700 SAR and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange administration.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments (5+ years).

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administration of Windows Active Directory.
• Troubleshoot issues across Active Directory, Exchange infrastructure, PKI, and Federation Services.
• Administer Windows Server (2012–2025) and Domain Controllers.
• Monitor health, backup, and restoration of Active Directory.
• Document system components and ensure compliance.
• Manage ADFS infrastructure and Windows Domain services.
• Configure and maintain PKI environments.
• Administer Exchange Server on-prem and Microsoft 365.
• Troubleshoot Exchange databases and messaging filters.
• Utilize PowerShell and GUI tools for Exchange administration.
• Support various access methods and mobile device management.

Skills

Microsoft technologies proficiency

Security best practices

API integrations

Azure AD

DNS expertise

Windows Server (2012–2025)

Active Directory Domains

Azure

Office 365

Exchange Online

ADCS/PKI administration

IIS

Core Internet protocols (TCP/UDP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP)

SQL Server basic knowledge

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft 365

Exchange Server

Job description

Senior Active Directory & Exchange Administrator

Position Title: Senior Active Directory & Exchange Administrator

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange administration. Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments (5+ years)

Monthly Salary Package: 18,700.00 SAR

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft technologies, security best practices, and API integrations & Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID)
• Expertise in DNS, Windows Server (2012–2025), Active Directory Domains, Azure, Office 365, and Exchange Online
• ADCS/PKI administration (Microsoft CA and DigiCert)
• Solid understanding of IIS and core Internet protocols (TCP/UDP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP)
• Basic knowledge of SQL Server
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Certifications (preferred):
  • Microsoft 365 Certified
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Exchange Online Support Engineer Specialty
  • Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
  • Administer Active Directory Domain Services
  • Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day administration of Windows Active Directory, including object maintenance and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Active Directory, Exchange infrastructure, PKI, and Federation Services
• Administer and maintain Windows Server (2012–2025), Domain Controllers, and authentication systems
• Monitor health, backup, and restoration procedures for Active Directory
• Document system components, changes, and ensure compliance
• Manage ADFS infrastructure and Windows Domain services (DNS)
• Configure and maintain PKI environments
• Administer Exchange Server on-prem and Microsoft 365, including mail flow, SMTP, monitoring, reporting, and migration activities
• Troubleshoot Exchange databases, antivirus applications, and messaging filters
• Execute migrations to newer versions of Windows Server and Exchange
• Utilize PowerShell and GUI tools for Exchange administration
• Ensure Exchange design and processes align with Microsoft best practices
• Manage change, release, performance, and availability for Exchange environments
• Apply regular security updates and patches to Windows and Exchange servers
• Support various access methods (POP, IMAP, OWA, MAPI, Outlook Anywhere) and mobile device management (ActiveSync)
• Monitor mailbox quotas, resolve stuck emails, and maintain SLA compliance
• Participate in scheduled patching and system maintenance activities