WESTPOLE Belgium - Windows Active Directory Specialist H/F/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

We are WESTPOLE Benelux. The point of reference in the IT market for pioneering companies ready to leverage new technological & digital projects, embrace innovation and evolve their business. We have over 30 years of experience in managing complex IT environments and cloud platforms. Today we are successful in helping Benelux organizations, both private and public such as Institutions of the European Union, scale their Digital Transformation path. WESTPOLE understands, embraces and acts on the opportunities that come along with the digital transformation. Think cloud computing, containers & microservices, orchestration and automation and also DevOps. Our High-Level professionals can help businesses eliminate complexity through architectural advice, best practices and best-in-class technology. Keeping cloud, edge or self-hosted core environments manageable at an acceptable cost. Today, our mission is primarily to help organizations run cloud native workloads, including well-architected infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS), (cloud) cost optimization (FinOps), (core/edge) sustainability optimization (SusOps), day2 cloud management (CloudOps), Observability (AIOps), Cloud data and Zero Trust Protection."

Beschrijving van de functie

The Windows Active Directory Specialist is responsible for cleaning, improving, and maintaining the Active Directory environment.
He/she ensures safety, consistency and efficiency through controls, optimizations and automation with PowerShell.
In addition, Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are mapped and monitored to ensure security standards.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Active Directory cleaning and optimization
• Identify and remove stale accounts, groups, and objects
• Improving the structure and naming of conventions
• Validation and follow-up via PowerShell
• Developing and executing PowerShell scripts for monitoring and reporting
• Automate recurring checks (e.g., inactive users, entitlement management)

Maintenance of group policy objects (GPO's):

• Mapping existing GPO links and their impact
• Documenting and following up on changes
• Ensuring policies remain compliant with security guidelines
• Security en compliance
• Checking access rights and delegations
• Implementeren van best practices rond Adsecurity
• Reporting risks and recommendations to IT management
• Close collaboration with IT management, security officers and project teams
• Clear documentation and reporting of actions carried out

Desired skills and qualifications

• Bachelor or master in IT or equivalent
• More than 5 years of experience related to AD management
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory
• Experience with PowerShell scripting (validation, reporting, automation)
• Understanding Group Policy Objects and their links
• Knowledge of security best practices within AD environments
• Fluent in English & French OR Dutch

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