Active Directory Consultant

About the employer

Advisory-focused role supporting Active Directory services within OT and manufacturing environments. The position focuses on reviewing, assessing, and improving AD-related configurations, security, and compliance while cooperating with OT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams.

Responsibilities

• provide advisory support for Active Directory services in OT environments,
• review OT domains, domain controllers, GPOs, DNS, and OU structures,
• assess authentication, access management, and domain join processes,
• support troubleshooting related to AD, DNS, replication, authentication, and access issues,
• recommend improvements for AD stability, security, and operational efficiency,
• advise on AD hardening and remediation activities,
• review privileged access models and Group Policy configurations,
• cooperate with OT, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and site teams on AD-related changes,
• support risk analysis and balance cybersecurity with manufacturing continuity,
• review technical documentation and compliance alignment,

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• contribute to architecture reviews and technical decision-making,
• support audit and compliance activities with SME expertise,
• participate in stakeholder discussions and guide operational teams,
• support standardization and continuous improvement of OT Active Directory practices.

Requirements

• strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory environments,
• knowledge of domain controllers, GPOs, DNS, OU structures, and authentication management,
• experience with Windows Server environments,
• background in OT, industrial, or manufacturing environments,
• understanding of Active Directory usage in production and operational systems,
• experience reviewing AD incidents, remediation, and improvement activities,
• understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and secure AD operations,

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• ability to analyse technical issues and provide risk-based recommendations,
• strong communication and stakeholder management skills,
• ability to cooperate with operational teams without direct administration ownership,
• experience in regulated industries such as pharma or life sciences is a plus,
• familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST, or similar OT cybersecurity standards is preferred,
• exposure to segmented OT networks and industrial governance is an advantage,
• experience in advisory or SME roles within infrastructure or cybersecurity programmes is preferred

Benefits

• B2B contract,
• 100% remote work,
• multinational and open-minded work environment,
• opportunity to work in a global organization,
• professional development and clear career path,
• access to training and language courses.