Information Technology Microsoft Active Directory Administrator - Peterborough, Canada - CB Canada

Description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Information Technology Microsoft Active Directory Administrator is responsible for support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions.

This role requires an in depth knowledge of Active Directory, Federation, Windows Server 2012/2016, Windows security, Certificate Service, AD Proxy, Virtual Directory solutions and related technology.

• Design, implementation and management of:
• Active Directory Services & DNS
• Group Policy Management
• Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Active Directory Federation Services
• Microsoft Identity and entitlement management with exposure to: Microsoft Identity Manager, System Center Orchestrator, Active Roles and AD Delegation management
• Experience of Active Directory Recovery management
• Active Directory upgrades and migrations
• Establishment and maintenance of domain Trust relationships
• Able to create and perform migrations of user email, accounts, AD objects, etc. between domains
• Support upgrades and lifecycle management of AD-related software and tools
• Improve AD processes and automate repetitive tasks wherever feasible
• Fulfill service requests and resolve incidents related to Directory Services
• Provide support and administration of Remote Domain Controllers & File and Print Servers
• Adhere to Service Management Processes and Procedures (Change, Incident, Problem)
• Ensure customer satisfaction by consulting with Applications and other services who utilize Active Directory. Provide recommendations on best practices for integration
• Create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration and appropriate troubleshooting steps
• Provide on-call support for the e-mail and AD environments
• Participate in weekend maintenance activities as required
• Perform general system administration duties in a Windows Active Directory environment
• Monitor Windows servers and troubleshoot problems
• Enforce change management and compliance processes
• Work as a technical resource on assigned projects with testing and response
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner consistent with business standards
• Willing and able to respond to emergency outages 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
• Research and recommend improvements to the organization's server operating systems.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing and disaster recovery.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and network requirements.
• Constantly monitor and assess network utilization and server resources.
• Collaborate with other IT and operational staff to ensure database integrity, security, and ongoing performance.
• Perform hardware and software upgrades.
• Test and install issued patches in conjunction with software providers and vendors or other third parties.
• Develop and maintain expertise through professional associations and professional development opportunities.
• Advise management of new applications or potential network enhancements in support of future requirements.
• Act as a technical resource during other projects as required and support management in all IT needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field or related work experience may be substituted for education
• Minimum 7 years overall IT experience with 3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Identity technologies including Active Directory, Windows File Services, and Group Policies in a large multi-site environment
• Experience with Office 365
• Experience supporting, maintaining and administering core Microsoft Technologies including Windows Server; strong analytical and troubleshooting shills; effective organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, time management and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in VBScript or Power Shell.
• MCSE or MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional (Messaging))
• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solution Associate) working towards MCSE
• Strong knowledge of system design, installation, backup, recovery, storage management, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Able to interpret the operational requirements of end users, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to write concise and accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot programming changes, errors, and subsequent modifications.
• Strong working knowledge of network programs.
• Able to stay abreast of current and future technological developments or trends.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.