Active Directory Manager – Global IT

Active Directory Manager – Global ITJob SummaryThe Active Directory Manager is responsible for the design, administration, security, governance, and continuous improvement of the organization's global Active Directory (AD) infrastructure. This role ensures secure identity and access management across multiple regions, supports business-critical IT services, and leads a team responsible for directory services, authentication, group policies, and enterprise security.

• Key ResponsibilitiesActive Directory AdministrationManage and maintain Global Active Directory environments, including Domain Controllers, Organizational Units (OUs), Sites, and Trusts.
• Administer user accounts, service accounts, security groups, and permissions.
• Monitor AD health, replication, performance, and availability.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory policies, standards, and best practices.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)Manage user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access control processes.
• Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.
• Support Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity federation solutions.
• Conduct periodic access reviews and privilege management activities.
• Group Policy ManagementDesign, implement, and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Standardize desktop, server, and security configurations across global locations.
• Troubleshoot policy-related issues and optimize policy performance.
• Security & ComplianceStrengthen directory security through regular audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Monitor and respond to identity-related security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and cybersecurity standards.
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for directory services.
• Cloud & Hybrid IntegrationManage integration between Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity environments.
• Support directory synchronization and authentication services.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams on identity initiatives.
• Team Leadership & SupportLead and mentor Active Directory administrators and support engineers.
• Define operational procedures, documentation, and service standards.
• Coordinate with global IT teams to resolve escalated issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Monitoring & ReportingGenerate reports on user access, compliance, security events, and directory health.
• Maintain documentation for AD architecture, processes, and configurations.
• Provide management updates on risks, incidents, and improvement opportunities.
• Required SkillsMicrosoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Group Policy Management
• DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Kerberos
• PowerShell Scripting & Automation
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Windows Server Administration
• Security & Compliance Frameworks