Job Description

Senior Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID (Azure)

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Work Model: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

Primary Skills

Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Administration

Secondary Skills

PowerShell Automation, Microsoft Graph PowerShell

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID (Azure) professional to administer, support, and secure enterprise identity infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Group Policy, Domain Controllers, DNS/DHCP, and identity security .

The role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments, and the ability to provide Level 2/Level 3 support in a 24 7 operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Manage Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, replication, trusts, and authentication services .
• Support and maintain Hybrid Identity environments using Microsoft Entra Connect.
• Implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Governance .
• Manage Kerberos authentication, service accounts, Service Principal Names (SPNs), and identity security controls .
• Perform Active Directory backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing .
• Support Active Directory hardening and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Work with Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory (RMAD) for Active Directory backup and recovery operations.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation and operational reporting solutions.
• Use Microsoft Graph PowerShell for identity administration and automation where applicable.
• Provide Level 2/Level 3 support and participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Troubleshoot complex Active Directory, Entra ID, authentication, synchronization, and hybrid identity issues.
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 teams .
• Support enterprise identity operations in a 24 7 environment , including extended shifts when required.
• Maintain operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise Active Directory environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)
  • Microsoft Entra Connect (formerly Azure AD Connect)
  • Hybrid Identity
  • Group Policy Management
  • Domain Controller Management
  • DNS and DHCP
  • Active Directory Trusts
  • Kerberos Authentication
  • Conditional Access and MFA
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Identity Governance
• Strong PowerShell automation experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Graph PowerShell .
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with Quest RMAD .
• Knowledge of Active Directory vulnerability management and hardening.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with VMware is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to support 24 7 operations and extended shifts .

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work

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