Senior Active Directory Architect — 6-Month Contract

Network Contracting Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Active Directory Specialist for a 6-month contract in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Active Directory management, a strong background in Windows Server and security practices, and the ability to design and optimize AD infrastructure. The role offers an hourly rate for your expertise in managing identity and authentication services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing and administering Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of AD security hardening, MFA, PKI, and LDAP.
• Expertise in designing AD infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design the AD infrastructure including domain controllers and security best practices.
• Develop IAM policies and procedures.
• Provide expert-level support for AD incidents.

Skills

Windows Server

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory management

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure AD

ADFS

IAM tools (e.g., Okta, CyberArk)

Job description

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Active Directory Specialist for a 6-month contract in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Active Directory management, a strong background in Windows Server and security practices, and the ability to design and optimize AD infrastructure. The role offers an hourly rate for your expertise in managing identity and authentication services.