The Windows Active Directory Specialist is responsible for cleaning, improving, and maintaining the Active Directory environment.
He/she ensures safety, consistency and efficiency through controls, optimizations and automation with PowerShell.
In addition, Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are mapped and monitored to ensure security standards.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Active Directory cleaning and optimization
- Identify and remove stale accounts, groups, and objects
- Improving the structure and naming of conventions
- Validation and follow-up via PowerShell
- Developing and executing PowerShell scripts for monitoring and reporting
- Automate recurring checks (e.g., inactive users, entitlement management)
Maintenance of group policy objects (GPO's):
- Mapping existing GPO links and their impact
- Documenting and following up on changes
- Ensuring policies remain compliant with security guidelines
- Security en compliance
- Checking access rights and delegations
- Implementeren van best practices rond Adsecurity
- Reporting risks and recommendations to IT management
- Close collaboration with IT management, security officers and project teams
- Clear documentation and reporting of actions carried out
Desired skills and qualifications
- Bachelor or master in IT or equivalent
- More than 5 years of experience related to AD management
- In-depth knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory
- Experience with PowerShell scripting (validation, reporting, automation)
- Understanding Group Policy Objects and their links
- Knowledge of security best practices within AD environments
- Fluent in English & French OR Dutch
