Active Directory Expert / Architect - Brussels

Westpole

  • Brussel
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 2 dagen geleden
We are WESTPOLE Benelux. The point of reference in the IT market for pioneering companies ready to leverage new technological & digital projects, embrace innovation and evolve their business. We have over 30 years of experience in managing complex IT environments and cloud platforms. Today we are successful in helping Benelux organizations, both private and public such as Institutions of the European Union, scale their Digital Transformation path. WESTPOLE understands, embraces and acts on the opportunities that come along with the digital transformation. Think cloud computing, containers & microservices, orchestration and automation and also DevOps. Our High-Level professionals can help businesses eliminate complexity through architectural advice, best practices and best-in-class technology. Keeping cloud, edge or self-hosted core environments manageable at an acceptable cost. Today, our mission is primarily to help organizations run cloud native workloads, including well-architected infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS), (cloud) cost optimization (FinOps), (core/edge) sustainability optimization (SusOps), day2 cloud management (CloudOps), Observability (AIOps), Cloud data and Zero Trust Protection.”Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Active Directory Architect to lead the transformation, reorganization, and consolidation of multiple legacy Microsoft Active Directory (AD) environments into a unified, best-practice-driven on-premises master AD. This role includes synchronizing essential components with Entra ID to support hybrid identity needs.Key Responsibilities
· Architect and implement a new on-premises master AD by merging and simplifying existing AD environments.
· Design and execute synchronization strategies between the new AD and Entra ID, ensuring secure and efficient identity replication.
· Assess and document current AD landscapes, identifying inconsistencies and areas for improvement.
· Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into actionable technical plans.
· Apply best practices for AD structure, group policies, OU design, and security configurations across all environments.
· Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, processes, and configurations.
· Collaborate with IT teams and business units to ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption.
· Lead implementation efforts including testing, validation, and rollout of the new AD infrastructure.Required Qualifications
· Proven experience in Active Directory architecture, transformation, and consolidation projects.
· Strong understanding of Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity synchronization.
· Expertise in AD best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization.
· Experience with requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation.
· Familiarity with tools such as ADMT, PowerShell, Azure AD Connect, and other migration utilities.
· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications
· Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate).
· Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
· Knowledge of identity governance and access management frameworks.

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