Active Directory and Exchange Specialist

Nbeginnings; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A local IT services company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer to manage the Active Directory platform effectively. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with Active Directory technologies and certifications. Responsibilities include integrating services across platforms like Exchange and Azure, ensuring proper monitoring and optimization of environments, and adhering to security best practices in Active Directory management. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience with Active Directory technologies.
• Experience with LDAP server integration would be a plus.
• Familiarity with Exchange Server and DNS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Active Directory platform is managed effectively.
• Integrate with Exchange and Azure Active Directory.
• Monitor and optimize Exchange servers.

Skills

Active Directory technologies

Windows Server

Group Policy

PowerShell

Exchange Server

Education

Degree in IT related field

Active Directory certifications

Tools

Office 365 Stack

Azure Services

MS Teams

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure Active Directory platform or infrastructure is managed effectively and compliant
• Integrate with Exchange, SharePoint, and Azure Active Directory infrastructures to provide a holistic view of messaging and identity across the organization
• Ensure the success of all the Microsoft software products and service
• Develop, operate and maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure successful operations of the organization
• Perform daily monitoring, problem solving, and optimization of Exchange servers
• As an Active Directory engineer, you'll take part in designing, installing and managing Active Directory across multiple domains on-premises, as well as Office 365 environments
• You will be a key member of the Active Directory engineering team ensuring Windows Server and Exchange services are running properly and securely within your environment while also monitoring your environment
• Perform architectural activities, develop solutions, and apply new technology solutions in accordance with organizational policies and standards

Requirements

• Must have a degree in IT related field
• Active Directory certifications preferred
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with Active Directory technologies, including Windows Server and Windows Client Technologies
• Must have experience in Windows Server Active Directory and have a Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Active Directory domain environment and/or Active Directory replication
• Experience with LDAP server integration would be a plus
• Three to Five years of experience in a systems administrator role with a solid background in Active Directory and Group Policy, IIS, Windows Server SQL Server and PowerShell
• Familiarity with Exchange Server and DNS is preferred
• Knowledge of Active Directory Security best practices, including advanced application security techniques, policy creation and enforcement
• Operational Support/ Enterprise Services
• Managed Services, Professional Services
• High level scripting capabilities
• ITIL V3 Foundation
• MCSE Messaging
• Office 365 Stack
• Azure Services
• MS Teams experience