Active Directory Solution Architect

Summary

Join Continental as an Active Directory Solution Architect and become a member of a skilled team supporting Continental Tires' Active Directory multi-domain forest. You will leverage your deep understanding of AD technologies and best practices to deliver high-level designs, create prototypes, and ensure a secure, efficient, and scalable AD environment. Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Department, consult internal customers on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Federation Services, and perform regular audits to mitigate risks. Provide technical leadership for AD system integrations and troubleshoot issues. Maintain documentation for AD processes and procedures. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and multiple years of experience in AD service administration in a multi-domain forest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification
• Multiple years in AD service administration in a multi-domain forest, enterprise environment with a focus on architecture and design
• Thorough knowledge of AD protocols and standards, Directory Services designs and solutions
• Ability to review designs thoroughly and make sure they meet the needs of the solution being built
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams
• General Knowledge of Project management and communication skills
• First experience with managing and working with MS Entra ID and Red Forest
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as PowerShell, for AD management
• General knowledge in Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022
• Professional working proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead implementations of Directory Services designs and architecture concepts, including domain structure, site topology, forest design prioritizing security and least privileged access
• Drive analysis, evaluation, design and implementation of new technologies related to Active Directory in Continental
• High level of collaboration with CyberSecurity Department on a regular basis to define and implement relevant security concepts and ensure compliance with Continental corporate standards
• Consulting for Active Directory, Azure AD and Federation Services for internal customers in Continental
• Perform regular audits and health checks of the AD environment to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of AD systems with various applications and services
• Support with troubleshooting of AD related issues in cooperation with other specialists, partners, vendors and other IT teams
• Develop and maintain documentation for AD processes, procedures, and associated systems

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, or CISSP are beneficial

Benefits

• 13th salary
• Performance bonus
• Christmas & Easter bonus
• Seniority bonus
• Flexible working time
• Home office
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.)
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.)
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas)
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities