Operations Engineer (Remote)

Active Directory Operations Engineer
Contract

Rate: DOE (Dependant on Experience)
Location: Remote / Hybrid (occasional travel may be required)
Duration: 6 months initially

About the Role
Exalto Consulting are working with a client on a large-scale enterprise infrastructure and identity transformation programme and are looking to bring in an experienced Active Directory Operations Engineer.
This is a hands-on operational role focused on supporting and maintaining a complex Active Directory and hybrid identity environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of core identity services across the organisation.
Working within a matrix organisation, you’ll collaborate with infrastructure, security, and support teams to manage daily Active Directory operations, troubleshoot authentication issues, and support ongoing operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the Active Directory environment
Administer users, groups, computers, and organisational units
Support and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Monitor and troubleshoot domain controllers, replication, and authentication issues
Support related services such as DNS and Windows Server
Resolve login failures, account lockouts, and access-related issues
Perform routine health checks, maintenance, and operational monitoring
Maintain security policies, password settings, and access controls
Document procedures, operational changes, and support activities
Work effectively in a matrix organisation with cross-functional teams
Handle a high volume of incidents using ITSM tools
Support incident, problem, change, and capacity management processes

What You’ll Bring
Strong experience in Active Directory administration and AD DS
Experience with Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity environments
Knowledge of AD FS, federation, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
Experience with Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, domain trusts, and replication
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
Familiarity with MFA, Conditional Access, and access governance
Experience working within ITIL-based support environments and ITSM tools
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation

If this sounds relevant, we’d be happy to share more context and discuss whether it could be a good fit.