**About the role**:
**A day in this role**:
- Design, plan, and implement enterprise-level Active Directory environments, including forest and domain design, group policy objects (GPOs), OU structure, and DNS architecture.
- Assess AD migration strategy and identify the target state with AD, Microsoft Entra ID or Hybrid
- Lead migration projects from legacy directory services to Active Directory, ensuring mínimal disruption to business operations.
- Architect and implement security best practices within Active Directory, including role-based access control (RBAC), authentication mechanisms, and group memberships.
- Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures related to Active Directory architecture, configuration, and operations.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for Active Directory infrastructure components.
- Experience with AD Backup/Recovery solutions and security posture enhancement.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and security threats related to Active Directory and identity management.
**The expertise requested**:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Active Directory environments in enterprise-scale organizations.
- Expertise in Azure Active Directory migrations with key AD controls.
- In-depth knowledge of Active Directory architecture, including domains, forests, trusts, replication, and site topology.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation, configuration management, and reporting tasks.
- Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), Azure Active Directory (AAD), and hybrid identity solutions.
- Strong understanding of directory services protocols, including LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and DNS.
- Experience with consolidating Domain Controllers and migrating users to SSO providers like okta or Forgerock
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or similar credentials are a plus.
- Our Core values are focus to inclusion and diversity, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will go thru a fair recruitment process regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status._
**Your journey with us begin begins here!!**
**About Us**:
We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team's strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.
**Why Choose GFT?**:
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
- Company Culture based on our Core Values
- Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
- Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
- Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries