Microsoft Active Directory Expert, Lausanne Company: Alpiq AG
Location: Lausanne, CH
Job Reference: 30114c207f10
Job Views: 10
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description: Microsoft Active Directory Expert (f/m/d)
Alpiq is using Microsoft technologies as its main provider for servers and Active Directory. While the Active Directory services are currently provided as managed services from its outsourced provider, Alpiq remains accountable for its content and security, instructing the infrastructure provider for updates on the service.
For our team Microsoft Stack, IAM & Intranet, part of the IT infrastructure services group, we are looking for an ambitious Microsoft Active Directory Expert. As a Microsoft AD and System Administrator expert, you will be responsible for managing the content of the AD such as OUs, GPOs, Accounts, or instructing the provider to perform the needed modifications as requested. You will also, as an internal consultant/expert, support our application responsible for how to work with Active Directory integrated servers. You are also the referent for AD security at Alpiq and work closely with the IT security team.
Your main responsibilities:
Ensure smooth and permanent operation of our on-premise Active Directory infrastructure, keeping it “state of the art” according to Microsoft best practices.
Support Alpiq in preparing and running a project for a potential takeover of the Active Directory from its current infrastructure provider.
Train operational staff to ensure 1st and 2nd level support; responsible for incidents at 3rd level.
Provide complete administration of the Active Directory environment and its capabilities.
Implement and support security policies as requested by the IT security team.
Permanently monitor the Active Directory for potential regression in its security level.
Manage problem resolution to satisfactory completion by keeping abreast of assigned tickets and following the proper escalation processes via ticketing system.
Advise on business projects involving the Active Directory infrastructure.
Monitor, tune, and improve the Active Directory service according to audits and IT Security demands.
Implement sanity/routine checks to keep maintenance as automatic as possible.
Meet with key users to propose technical architecture, solutions, and improvements, preparing their business case for management approval.
Prepare and propose the solution concept for the evolution of the current Active Directory infrastructure as part of Alpiq's migration to the cloud.
Potentially be part of on-duty call team (24/7).
Your profile:
8+ years of experience in Microsoft technology / Active Directory (Expert level).
Expertise in writing PowerShell.
Owning a valid Microsoft certification in the requested domain (security a plus).
Experience implementing security tools to keep an Active Directory safe.
Service and platform-oriented.
Strong analytical skills and ability to propose a solution architecture.
Capability to write concept documents and present solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient in English; knowledge of German, French, or Italian is a plus.
Pragmatic, flexible (this position requires working outside business hours), curious, and motivated to learn new topics.
Experience working with different providers in an outsourcing context.
Your benefits:
Generous annual leave including bridge days and free working days between Christmas and New Year.
Opportunity to buy/sell 5 vacation days.
Very good social benefits and excellent pension fund contributions, optional additional savings contribution (tax-free).
Financial contribution to daycare center costs and voluntary family allowance.
Free barista coffee and fruit.
Various flexible work models.
Financial and/or time support for further education.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Alpiq, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We pay great attention to keeping our recruiting process free of any discriminatory bias and we actively use diversity as a selection criterion when personal and functional requirements are met. We always strive to create an inclusive company culture; for example, we try to offer part-time solutions for candidates who match our requirements.
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