Quest Tools and Active Directory Specialist

Netsurit; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Netsurit seeks a Quest Support Specialist to manage and support identity and access management within their Active Directory framework. The successful candidate will provide technical support, optimize configurations, and ensure compliance across various Quest tools, contributing to operational continuity and security best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Quest software in enterprise AD.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Active Roles for delegation and automation in Active Directory.
• Support lifecycle management and auditing of Group Policy Objects.
• Maintain and test backup and recovery operations for Active Directory environments.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

Azure AD

PowerShell scripting

Identity lifecycle

Change management

Access controls

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Information Technology

Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Netsurit's mission is to "Support the dreams of the doers." For Netsurit, this means helping employees achieve their personal dreams and ambitions while they free up our customers to meet their broader business goals by taking the burden of day-to-day IT operations off their shoulders. What's your dream? Join the Netsurit Team and enjoy a culture where each employee is encouraged to dream and work on their dreams!

About Netsurit: We are #305 on Inc 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies! We were also awarded the 2024 Winner for Global MSP501 in the Top 500 Managed Service Providers!

With headquarters in New York, Netsurit is a global leader in IT solutions, providing comprehensive managed services, cybersecurity, AI capabilities, and strategic insights for organizations of all sizes.

Job Summary

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for security and identity management? We areon the lookout for a highly skilled Quest Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide top-notch technical support, configuration, monitoring, and operational maintenance of Quest tools across our Active Directory and security landscape. Your expertise will ensure operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and strategic identity and access management (IAM) functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Quest Active Roles:

• Manage & Support: Oversee Active Roles for delegation, provisioning, and automation in Active Directory.
• Develop & Maintain: Create and sustain workflows and policies within Active Roles.
• Troubleshoot: Resolve directory synchronization and delegation issues efficiently.
• Governance: Ensure governance and enforce least-privilege access.

Quest GPOADmin:

• Lifecycle Management: Support the lifecycle management and auditing of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Change Management: Implement controlled GPO change management processes with versioning, rollback, and auditing.
• Monitoring: Keep an eye on policy conflicts and compliance risks using GPOADmin.

Quest On Demand Audit Hybrid Suite for AD:

• Configuration & Support: Set up and maintain hybrid auditing (cloud and on-premises AD).
• Reporting: Generate and analyze real-time change reports for audit readiness.
• Incident Response: Integrate alerting and incident response actions for critical AD changes.

Quest Recovery Manager for AD Disaster Recovery Edition:

• Backup & Recovery: Maintain and test backup and recovery operations for Active Directory environments.
• Simulation: Conduct forest/domain-level AD recovery simulations as part of DR testing.
• Coordination: Lead AD recovery efforts during actual outages or security incidents.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Quest software in an enterprise AD environment.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and Azure AD.
• Expertise: Proven experience with identity lifecycle, change management, and access controls.
• Familiarity: Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation is highly beneficial.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Certifications: Quest product certifications (preferred) and Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, Azure Administrator) are advantageous.

Key Attributes:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Communication: Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Organization: Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Commitment: Dedication to security and compliance.

For 27 years, Netsurit has helped more than 600 businesses navigate the complexities of the modern workplace by ensuring critical applications and infrastructure are always on, secure, and resilient.

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