Job Title Windows & Active Directory Enterprise Advisor
Type : Permanent, Full Time Position
Location : Toronto, ON
Overview :
Our client is seeking an Active Directory expert to work as part of their Infrastructure Services team in Toronto, ON.
The role will be responsible for designing, defining and architecting Active Directory in the Enterprise. This is a multi faceted position that requires solid expertise in Active Directory. The resource will be the dedicated 'go to' Active Directory person in the Infrastructure Services team.
The successful candidate will have a solid background in Microsoft technology, understand, implement and manage the Microsoft licensing process for the organization as well as provide training to various sites on the use of licensing activities.
Role & Responsibilities :
Infrastructure Strategy / Architecture / SME :
- Active Directory (Design, define, architect)
- Server OS : Windows Server
- Desktop OS : Windows Desktop OS
Virtualization :
Life Cycle Tools : System Center Configuration ManagerMonitoring Tools : System Center Operations ManagerService Desk / Identity Management :Web Proxy :
MS ISA and McAfee WebgatewayBrowser : Internet Explorer (IE)
Productivity Suites :
Server / Desktop / mobile device Networking :Server / Desktop / mobile device Security :Windows Governance :
Optimization of the Windows Infrastructure and maintain the health of Active DirectoryDefine and support Windows AD strategy and consistencyDefine architect and solution design for the Company Active DirectoryWindows & AD 2nd& 3rd level support for external (outsourced) and internal, remote sites / regional teams (for all items above)Microsoft licensing process :Device / User count and validation (servers and workstations)Ensuring appropriate licensing for those devices / usersDefine process, policies and best practicesProvide support to projectsNew business development planningSite integrations / closuresProvide technical coaching and training to sites & regional teamsRequired skills
8 years of experience as a Sr. Server AdministratorExperience architecting and designing Active DirectoryStrong written / verbal communications and presentations skillsDegree / Diploma in Computer Science with MCSE certificationStrong skills and experience managing :DNS, WINS & DHCP; Domain and forest configuration; Site and services; Domains and trust; Active directory maintenance
Extensive AD troubleshooting and recovery expertiseExperience working with Group policy object Management & desktop engineeringStrong Networking and security background skillsExperience with Microsoft management tools : SMS, SCCM, SCOMExperience conducting ADRAPs with MSFamiliar with MS licensing compliance optionsExperience working integrating new business and merging acquisitionsScripting : Powershell / VB scriptingRemote desktop servicesMicrosoft clusteringIdentity and access managementASSETS :
ITAR certification (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) in the past (desirable)Virtualization (VMWare; HyperV is an asset)