Active Directory Administrator (Contractor)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable bank in Singapore is looking for an experienced IT professional to lead the implementation of custom banned passwords in Microsoft Entra ID. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory and PowerShell scripting, as well as knowledge of regulatory compliance. This role involves troubleshooting, technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers, offering a great opportunity to contribute to security enhancements in the bank's systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in AD/Entra ID environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID password protection features.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of custom banned passwords in Microsoft Entra ID.
• Analyze, design, and configure password policies.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Active Directory management

Microsoft Entra ID password protection

PowerShell scripting

Monitoring tools (e.g., SCOM, Splunk)

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT

Job description

About our client:

Our client is a reputed Bank.

Job Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for implementing projects custom banned passwords using Microsoft Entra password protection, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements.

• Lead the implementation of custom banned passwords in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) password protection.
• Analyze, design, and configure password policies to prevent weak or commonly used passwords in Active Directory and Entra ID environments.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with project managers, security teams, and auditors to ensure regulatory compliance and successful project delivery.
• Provide technical documentation, including implementation guides and operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to password policies, AD, and Entra ID integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on AD, Entra ID, and PowerShell best practices.
• Be part of the AD BAU team to manage operational issues and participate in other major projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT with 5 years in AD/Entra ID environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Active Directory including installation, multi‑forest/domain management, GPO, DNS/DHCP.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), especially password protection features and custom banned password lists.
• Experiences in monitoring, analytics tools like SCOM, Zabbix, Splunk, Azure log analytics, ELK etc.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting.
• Experience with regulatory compliance projects e.g., HKMA C‑RAF, SOX, GDPR.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the above position, please send in your resume to [e-mail]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EA License No. 01C4394

EA Personnel Reg.No. R1104824 (Samsudeen Mohamed Basith)

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