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.