IAM Directory Services Engineer - remote
Are you an expert in Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) with a passion for driving secure, scalable, and efficient directory services? Join Randstad Digital Switzerland as an IAM Engineer and play a key role in our consulting team. Your first role will be to support a major international client..
About the Role:
Working remotely As an IAM Engineer for Directory Services, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD environments across our global operations. You will ensure security, availability, and scalability while working closely with cybersecurity, IT operations, and business units to develop access control policies and integrate with cloud and on-premise applications. You'll also ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR and HIPAA, continuously evaluating and adopting emerging technologies to enhance security and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, deployment, and management of AD and Azure AD environments
Develop and enforce policies for directory services, ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and internal security standards
Collaborate with Identity Access Management (IAM) teams on seamless integration across IAM tools and services
Automate directory management tasks and streamline domain provisioning
Maintain security and optimize the performance of directory services, including updates and patches
Act as an escalation point for complex directory services issues
Provide technical guidance to the Managed Services team, including training and knowledge transfer
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for directory services architecture and policies
What We're Looking For:
Extensive experience with Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD administration in large-scale organizations
Strong knowledge of Identity Access Management (IAM) concepts and security best practices
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation
Experience with Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and IAM-related domains such as Privileged Access Management (PAM) and SSO/MFA
Understanding of compliance requirements like GDPR and HIPAA
Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex directory services issues
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to stay current with IAM trends and evolving security practices
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
Experience managing Active Directory from Windows 2008 R2 to Windows 2022
Microsoft AZ-500: Azure Identity and Security certification
Business fluent in English
Why Join Us?
At Randstad Digital Switzerland, you'll be part of a forward-thinking consulting team, playing a crucial role in safeguarding and optimizing our clients' directory services. You will have a career in the Digital Division of the world's largest talent company with access to training tailored to help develop your career. If you're a proactive engineer with a passion for security and innovation, we want to hear from you!
