Active Directory Expert

at  Sopra Steria

Company Description
Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.
The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.
Job Description
As an Active Directory expert, you will join the European Active Directory (AD) Domain Administrator Support Team, based in Ghent Belgium. Your main responsibility will be to manage and support our EMEA wide Active Directory domain and services in all its facets, making sure they are always running in good health, secure and up to date. You will work with a diverse and dynamic team of IT professionals who share a common vision and mission to deliver the best IT services to our customers and stakeholders.
You will provide timely and efficient support for assigned operations and address troubleshooting AD / LDAP authentication and authorization issues. Furthermore, you assist in the management and support of DNS service, name resolution issues, and requests. Additionally, you help in managing the Certificate Authority Service and facilitate an advisory role on application SSOs using AD Federated Services. In this position you support L1 and L2 teams dealing with AD-related issues and inquiries.
Your responsibilities also extend to monitoring and auditing the complete AD environment, implementing AD security measures, and ensuring the Domain Controllers are running the latest version of Windows. You implement business-driven changes and integrate AD management tools, services, and applications. By analyzing the current AD environment, you identify technical and operational challenges and propose solutions for improvement. Continuously seeking opportunities to improve the existing AD architecture, you independently lead large-scale AD and Identity Management projects. Collaboration with senior staff is key in resolving escalated, complex incidents, handling communications between the EU and Global AD leaders, and ensuring European and Global AD tasks and requests are being actioned.
Qualifications
We’re seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries in digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients. If you thrive on challenge and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!

YOU’LL HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a relevant equivalent
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of experience with managing large scale Active Directory environments and related services, such as, DNS, CA, ADFS, NPS, DHCP, LDAP(S), GPO, Kerberos & Windows authentication
• Hands-on experience with AD Domain migrations and Domain Controller installations, configurations and upgrades
• Solid ITIL service management & SLA reporting experience
• Experience in managing 3rd parties and vendors
• Fluent in English and Dutch

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.
You’ll become a part of a major Tech player in Europe recognized for its consulting, digital services, and software development. On top of that, you’ll join the Business Line DPS (Digital Platform Services) and join the team of infrastructure and architecture experts: hybrid systems engineers, network and security engineers, Linux consultants, cloud native engineers and cloud solution architects.
Our teams help our clients with data center management and data center setup and maintenance. We offer on-premise and cloud solutions, both public and private. This is because we believe in a solution that fits our customers’ unique context and business strategy. Often that is a healthy combination of cloud and on-premise.
Additional Information
Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more.
• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development.
• The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events.

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers.
Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application!

WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The recruitment process typically begins with the first step, where the recruiter screens candidates based on their qualifications and fit for the role. This is followed by the second step, where candidates undergo more in-depth evaluations, including technical assessments and an interview with the hiring manager to assess both technical skills and team compatibility. The following steps involves the company reviewing feedback and aligning on a potential offer. Finally, in the final step, the candidate receives a formal job offer.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences

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