IT Specialist – Active Directory and Cloud Services vacancy in Kuwait

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize Active Directory (AD), including Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Domain Controllers.
• Troubleshoot authentication, replication, and domain trust issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain AD security best practices, including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and tiered administration models.
• Lead AD migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Intune.
• Implement governance and policies for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint permissions, and OneDrive synchronization.
• Manage Microsoft 365 licensing, security groups, and tenant configurations.
• Deploy and support Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Conditional Access Policies, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Implement and manage Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity synchronization.
• Configure enterprise applications, single sign-on (SSO), and OAuth authentication mechanisms.
• Enforce Azure RBAC and other identity security best practices.
• Manage and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) with AD, DNS, and DHCP roles.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure Automation.
• Monitor identity logs and analytics to detect anomalies and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams to ensure seamless integration across systems.
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex identity, authentication, and collaboration issues.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, SOPs, and technical knowledge bases.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure AD in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in Office 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Azure AD Connect, Identity Federation, and Conditional Access configurations.
• Deep understanding of Office 365 security and compliance features.
• Experience with Office 365 migrations, upgrades, and tenant management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Advanced PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 and Azure automation.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience with email security solutions and filtering technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science