Toronto, ON - Hybrid (4 Days WFO)
6-12 months
Security Hardening: Implement and enforce AD security best practices (e.g., securing LDAP channels, disabling legacy protocols like NTLM, and managing privileged accounts).
Migration/Upgrades: Proven experience with AD migrations (e.g., functional level upgrades, domain consolidations) or Windows Server upgrades.
Monitor AD health: Oversee domain controllers, replication, and DNS integration to prevent outages.
Execute production changes: Apply patches, promote domain controllers, and adjust configurations following strict change control processes primarily scheduled during nights and weekends to minimize business impact.
Troubleshoot platform issues: Resolve replication delays, authentication failures, or Group Policy conflicts using tools like Repadmin or DCdiag.
Support IAM and teams: Provide runbooks, guidance, and hands-on help when IAM or other support teams encounter AD-related issues.
Ensure compliance: Align AD operations with regulatory standards (e.g., Internal policies) and audit requirements.
Automate routines: Use PowerShell or scripting to streamline tasks like log analysis or system checks.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with cybersecurity, networking, and teams to support business needs.
Document processes: Maintain technical guides and share knowledge with the IPEM team.
On-call duties: Participate in rotations, including nights/weekends, for urgent incidents.
Required Experience
5+ years in Active Directory operations (replication, domain controller management, Group Policy infrastructure).
Hands-on experience with AD troubleshooting and monitoring tools.
Scripting proficiency (PowerShell preferred) for automation.
Familiarity with PAM, Zero Trust principles, and CIS benchmarks.
Skills & Mindset
Adaptable: Shift priorities smoothly in a dynamic setting.
Detail-oriented: Ensure accuracy in system configurations, compliance checks, and following processes and procedures.
Collaborative: Build relationships across teams; communicate clearly.
Proactive: Identify risks, propose solutions, and meet deadlines under pressure., Project Code :