Active Directory Expert

Safran; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran USA is seeking an Active Directory Expert to provide support, implementation, and design for Microsoft AD and Windows-based systems. The role reports to Safran USA Cloud & Infrastructure with a dotted-line to the Group Central AD Team, aligning governance and security baselines across U.S.

regulated environments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years on AD/EntraID in multi-domain environments, with strong AD FS, Windows Server 2019/2022, and ITIL process experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of practical experience as an Active Directory and EntraID expert in multi-domain AD environments.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, AD FS, and Windows Server 2019/2022.
• Strong Windows security, GPO, DNS, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with ITIL incident and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for Active Directory and identity services; own escalations and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure changes follow ITIL processes including risk assessment and post-implementation review.
• Support directory integrations, LDAP/LDAPS binds, and service accounts.

Skills

Active Directory

EntraID

AD FS

Windows Server

GPO

ITIL

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tenable.AD

PingCastle

Quest Change Auditor

One Identity Active Roles

Job description

IT - Methods and tools / quality / security expert

Job title

Active Directory Expert

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Full-time

The Active Directory Expert provides support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems, including directory and identity management solutions. The role sits within Safran USA Cloud & Infrastructure, with a dotted-line relationship to the Safran Group Central Active Directory Team. Active Directory governance, architecture standards, and security baselines are defined at the Safran Group level. The incumbent champions their adoption across Safran USA and adapts their implementation to U.S. regulatory requirements (ITAR, CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171), positioning Safran USA as the Group's service provider for Active Directory in U.S. regulated environments.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (undergraduate) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of practical experience as an Active Directory and EntraID expert in multi-domain AD environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), and Windows Server 2019/2022.
• Strong command of Windows security, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, and networking fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of ITIL incident and change management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft MCSE/MCSA (legacy) or current Microsoft certifications - e.g., AZ-800/AZ-801 (Windows Server Hybrid Administrator) or SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator).
• Hands-on experience with Tenable.AD (Tenable Identity Exposure), PingCastle, Quest Change Auditor, and One Identity Active Roles.
• Implementation experience with the AD Tiering Model and ANSSI Active Directory hardening guidance.
• Experience with AD forest recovery and enterprise DR exercises.
• Experience in a regulated environment (ITAR, CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171).
• Experience operating within a global governance model adopting central standards locally while managing regulatory exceptions.

Group Alignment & Governance

• Serve as Safran USA's referent to the Group Central Active Directory Team; champion adoption of Group AD governance, architecture standards, and security baselines across Safran USA and supported U.S. entities.
• Translate Group standards into compliant implementations for U.S. regulated environments; document where ITAR or CMMC requirements call for additional or stricter controls, and route any deviations through Group governance.
• Build and operate Safran USA's Active Directory services as the Group's delivery capability for U.S. regulated environments, consumable by other Safran entities in the U.S.
• Feed U.S. regulatory requirements and lessons learned back into Group standards so they remain fit for regulated use.

Level 3 Support & Operations

• Provide Level 3 support for Active Directory and associated Windows-based identity services; own escalations from L1/L2 through root-cause analysis and permanent fix.
• Handle incidents, problems, and changes in accordance with ITIL processes, including change records, risk assessment, and post-implementation review.
• Support project teams on Active Directory integrations, including LDAP/LDAPS binds, service accounts, application onboarding, and directory-dependent connections.

Architecture & Engineering

• Design, build, and manage Active Directory architectures across multi-domain and multi-forest environments, including trusts, sites and replication, and FSMO placement.
• Engineer and administer associated services: AD FS, Dell OpenManage, Tenable.AD, PingCastle, Quest Change Auditor, and One Identity Active Roles.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID connectors (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync), including synchronization health, scoping, and hybrid identity configuration.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all directory processes follow security and quality best practices, including the AD Tiering Model (Tier 0/1/2 administrative separation) and ANSSI (French Cybersecurity Agency) recommendations.
• Use Tenable.AD and PingCastle to identify and remediate directory exposures; track findings to closure.
• Maintain Windows security baselines, Group Policy hardening, and privileged group hygiene; produce audit evidence through Quest Change Auditor as required.

Resilience & Disaster Recovery

• Own and execute the Active Directory Disaster Recovery Plan, including forest recovery procedures, backup validation, and periodic DR testing.
• Maintain current runbooks, architecture documentation, and configuration records.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with Active Directory and Entra ID technology, threats, and vendor guidance; recommend and lead improvements to the directory service.
• Collaborate with Group and global team members in France and India, including periodic on-site travel.

TBD

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

2201 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX 75063 Irving

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

• French (Intermediate)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.