Eames Consulting Hiring! Full Time Enterprise Active Directory (AD) SME – Infrastructure Lead in - Ricebowl

My client is a top-tier multinational financial services institution with a massive global footprint. They are currently looking for a senior-level infrastructure Subject Matter Expert to take technical ownership of their core Active Directory (AD), Windows and Identity ecosystems. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focusing on mission-critical architecture, high availability, and Tier-0 security in a complex enterprise environment.

The Mandate:

• Oversee, optimize, and engineer the enterprise Windows Server landscape, ensuring maximum performance and uptime.
• Drive the architecture, health, and support of complex Active Directory environments, including forest/domain design, OU structures, GPOs, and replication topologies.
• Lead the integration of hybrid identity solutions, seamlessly bridging on-premise AD with Microsoft Entra ID and M365.
• Architect and maintain secure authentication, federation platforms, and Single Sign-On (SSO) utilizing ADFS.
• Secure, design, and govern Tier-0 Active Directory assets, enforcing strict privileged access segregation.
• Administer the enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority (CA) servers.
• Spearhead major infrastructure upgrades, automation initiatives (heavy PowerShell), and continuous service improvements.
• Ensure strict alignment with security, compliance, and ITIL standards during complex incident resolution and system modifications.

What You Bring:

• 15+ years of dedicated experience engineering and administering large-scale, enterprise Windows Infrastructure.
• Deep SME Knowledge in Active Directory (on-premise and hybrid), including deep hands-on work with Microsoft Entra ID Connect and M365 identity syncing.
• Strong technical background in ADFS, core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and PKI/CA server management.
• Security-First Mindset with direct experience managing Tier-0 infrastructure and understanding privileged access frameworks.
• Automation prowess, specifically utilizing PowerShell to eliminate manual administration tasks.
• Advantageous: Active Microsoft Certifications, hands-on experience with Identity Governance/PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk), and exposure to AWS/Azure environments.

Drop me a direct email at ************* or apply directly at the link to start a conversation.