Active Directory Lead

Job Title

Active Directory (AD) Service Lead (VP)

Location

London, 3 days on site

Key Responsibilities

• Own the AD and Entra ID service end-to-end, including onboarding, access provisioning, lifecycle management, and service governance.
• Manage and lead a team of 6 Active Directory Analysts (2 onshore, 4 offshore), ensuring high-quality service delivery and performance.
• Oversee the design, administration, and optimisation of on-prem Active Directory and cloud-based Entra ID environments.
• Implement and uphold AD/Entra ID security controls, compliance standards, and Group Policy frameworks.
• Ensure stable and efficient directory services supporting users, applications, and infrastructure.
• Work closely with IT infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to maintain seamless identity and access operations.
• Drive improvements across processes, tooling, automation, and service levels.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an AD Lead, AD Service Manager, or Senior AD Administrator with line management responsibilities.
• Strong technical expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), LDAP, Group Policy, AD FS, and identity management services.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Microsoft 365 and hybrid AD environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑facing skills.

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