Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist; TTD

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the global Active Directory with over 100,000 user accounts and Entra .
• Ensure high availability, security, and reliability of the Entra .
• Drive the implementation of the IT strategy in the Digital Identity domain.
• Innovate and improve operational processes, evaluate and implement new features and functions, and drive automation.

Role Information:

• Contract
  
  Start Date:
  
  01.08.2025
• Contract End Date: 31.12.2027
• Nationality: South African citizens/residents preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.
• Product / Feature Team: Microsoft Entra  | Authentication Platforms

Essential

Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in implementing and supporting Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures, with a focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.
• Expert experience in implementing and administering Microsoft Entra , Entra , and Active Directory, with strong knowledge of authentication protocols (Kerberos, SAML, OAUTH/OIDC).
• Advanced knowledge of Entra  Zero Trust architecture concepts.
• Advanced experience in the development and implementation of Entra  concepts.
• Advanced understanding of network protocols: IPv4, IPv6, DNS.
• Advanced experience in automation and Infrastructure as Code using Power Shell, Azure Functions.
• Ability to handle additional responsibilities assigned within an Agile Working Model (AWM) framework.

Advantageous

Skills:

• Advanced experience in hybrid cloud environments and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience in Agile working environments.
• Strong teamwork and internal/external communication skills.
• Analytical thinking to coordinate, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
• Self-organization, problem-solving, and delivery-focused mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, or related discipline, or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IT, including experience managing large Cloud/Hybrid environments (international experience advantageous).