- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant IT experience, preferably in Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), and hybrid identity environments.
- Hands-on experience in administering, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Microsoft Entra ID, and Windows Server environments.
- Experience in managing hybrid identity environments, including Microsoft Entra Connect Sync, password synchronization, and identity integration between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 identity administration, authentication, authorization, and access management.
- Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801) are added advantages.
- ITIL Foundation certification and other relevant Microsoft, VMware, Azure, or cybersecurity certifications are added advantages.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory administration, including user and group management, Organizational Units (OU), Group Policy Objects (GPO), DNS, DHCP, domain controllers, and Active Directory replication.
- Experience in Microsoft Entra ID administration, including user lifecycle management, group management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR).
- Understanding of hybrid identity and authentication technologies, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Microsoft Entra Connect Sync, Password Hash Synchronization (PHS), and federation concepts.
- Knowledge of identity security best practices, including privileged access management, Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM), access reviews, and identity protection.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting Active Directory authentication, account lockouts, Group Policy, domain connectivity, replication, and Microsoft Entra ID sign-in issues.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022/2025, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, virtualization platforms, and related infrastructure services.
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph PowerShell for identity administration, reporting, and operational automation.
- Understanding of Microsoft security and compliance requirements, including identity governance, audit logging, and least-privilege access principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational support, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity infrastructure.
- Perform user account provisioning, modification, deactivation, password management, group membership administration, and access control activities.
- Administer and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPO), domain controllers, DNS, Active Directory replication, and authentication services.
- Support Microsoft Entra ID services, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, enterprise applications, and hybrid identity synchronization.
- Monitor identity infrastructure health, service availability, synchronization status, and security-related events.
- Perform incident investigation, troubleshooting, problem management, and root cause analysis for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID-related issues.
- Support approved changes, system patching, security hardening, configuration updates, and identity infrastructure improvements.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation, security compliance activities, and audit requirements relating to identity and access management.
- Maintain operational documentation, technical procedures, configuration records, and knowledge base articles.
- Coordinate with internal technical teams, Microsoft support, third-party vendors, and customers for incident resolution and technical escalations.
- Track, monitor, update, and resolve assigned incidents, service requests, and change tickets within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Support disaster recovery, backup and restoration verification, and business continuity activities relating to Active Directory and identity services.
- Participate in continuous service improvement initiatives, including operational automation, proactive monitoring, and identity security enhancement.
Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a managed services environment.
- Reliable, accountable, and committed to delivering services in accordance with customer SLAs and operational requirements.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing technologies, customer requirements, and operational priorities.
- Resourceful, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced service delivery environment.
- Willingness to participate in scheduled maintenance, after-hours support, and on-call escalation when required.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM6,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person