AD Engineer and Administrator

1. EQUANS 

Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector, with annual revenues of nearly €19,2 billion* and almost 800,000 projects.​ 

Equans has leading positions in Europe, which is the result of the history of energy construction in these countries, and strong presences in North and South America and in Oceania.​ 

With nearly 90,000 highly skilled employees, Equans has a strong geographic footprint, anchored by historic local brands. Equans provides its customers with excellent technical expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of multi-technical facilities. This know-how is based on key skills. First of all, in electrical and thermal engineering – two strong points that help accelerate the reduction of our clients’ carbon footprint – but also in ventilation, refrigeration, mechanics and robotics, fire protection, energy renovation, digital solutions, IT, cyber security and telecommunications.​ 

The combination of these expertise allows us to offer efficient and optimised solutions at all stages of the energy chain, from production, storage and transport to usage. 

(*) Turnover 2024 consolidated 

1. AD Engineer & Administrator (F/M) 

Summary of the role 

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Active Directory (AD) environment, including domain controllers, replication, and Group Policy management.​ 

• Acts as a domain administrator for the TES Forest and its child domains.​ 

• Ensures the stability, security, and efficiency of the AD infrastructure while aligning with organizational policies and compliance requirements.​ 

• Handles day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of AD services.​ 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design, implement, and maintain the AD environment, ensuring high availability and security​ 

• Administer and optimize AD infrastructure, including sites, services, replication, and trusts.​ 

• Manage and troubleshoot GPOs, ensuring proper application of security policies.​ 

• Ensure secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, aligning with IAM best practices.​ 

• Monitor and respond to AD-related incidents, performing root cause analysis and resolution.​ 

• Implement automation and scripting solutions for efficient AD administration.​ 

• Manage AD schema extensions and object lifecycle, ensuring compliance with security policies.​ 

• Support Microsoft Entra ID integration​ 

• Coordinate with security teams to enforce security baselines and monitor for anomalies.​ 

• Perform regular health checks, audits, and compliance validation on AD infrastructure.​ 

• Document processes, configurations, and changes in alignment with IT governance standards. 

PROFILE  

Academic background & Experience  

• 5+ years of experience in Active Directory administration and engineering.​ 

• Proven experience in managing large-scale AD environments with multiple domains and trusts.​ 

• Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting for AD automation.​ 

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.) as they relate to identity management 

Behavioral Capabilities 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve AD issues.​ 

• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.​ 

• High attention to detail and commitment to security best practices.​ 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.​ 

• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential risks.​ 

Skills​ 

• Strong expertise in Active Directory, including domain controllers, replication, and trust relationships.​ 

• Deep understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), including design, implementation, and troubleshooting.​ 

• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID integration with on-prem AD.​ 

• Knowledge of LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and authentication protocols.​ 

• Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and related technologies.​ 

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.​ 

• Strong understanding of Windows Server OS​ 

• Knowledge of PKI and certificate-based authentication.​ 

• Experience with AD backup, disaster recovery, and security hardening.​ 

• Understanding of IAM principles, least privilege access, and compliance requirements.​