Directory Services Lead Engineer

Identity and Access Management is a critical control area that effects our operations across the globe. As a member of our Identity and Access Management team, you will support us in the engineering, implementation and running of Directory Services management tools, technologies, team and service offerings, globally. You will also be responsible for supporting our Directory Service, Active Directory, Entra ID Connect and Entra ID operations bridging architecture, engineering, operations and vendors to make IAM a success for our organisation.

• Provide support in the Directory Services operations team.
• Troubleshoot Active Directory or Entra ID authentication issues, replication and so on.
• Setting up app registrations and SSO/SAML in Entra ID.
• Configuring ADFS trusts.
• Writing PowerShell scripts for process automation and reporting.
• Provide input to other teams where technical advice is needed regarding Directory Services.
• Assist operations with Service Requests and Incidents relating to authentication and directory services.
• Leading on P1 incidents to support resolution.
• Maintain service catalogue up to date with the service owner.
• Manage assets (hardware or software, people, processes…) of your service.
• Interact with external partners and service providers.
• Demonstrate expertise in working with Microsoft Technology and specially in Active Directory and Entra ID at a 40k user org level.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of security principles and knowledge of mainstream workplace security products.

• Minimum of three years’ experience within a large multinational Directory Services architecture (AD, Entra ID and Entra ID Connect).
• Strong overall IT work experience is required.
• Strong, SME level Identity technology knowledge and specially with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Good communications skills with capability of discussing technical solutions within both business and technical context to varying audiences.
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments and domains.
• Versatile and pragmatic action-oriented approach coupled with the capacity of handling and prioritizing multiple/conflicting demands.
• Experience on PAM tools, DNS, DHCP and IGA optional.
• University degree preferably in a technical subject or any comparable education.
• ITIL V3 certification.
• Accreditations in Microsoft Identity technologies such as MCSE, Entra ID fundamentals.
• Occasional traveling up to 20%.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain.

The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 25-03-2025